MetMalaysia issues severe weather alert for Kedah, Perak, Kelantan and Sarawak

MetMalaysia issues severe weather alert for Kedah, Perak, Kelantan and Sarawak

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 — The Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a severe weather alert for four states, warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds until 11am today.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 — The Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a severe weather alert for four states, warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds until 11am today.

In a statement released this morning, MetMalaysia said the warning covers Sik and Baling in Kedah, Hulu Perak in Perak, as well as several areas in Kelantan including Jeli, Kuala Krai and Gua Musang.

The alert also extends to parts of Sarawak, namely Kuching, Samarahan (Samarahan and Asajaya) and Mukah. — Bernama

MetMalaysia, in a statement this morning, announced that the severe weather warning involves Sik and Baling in Kedah as well as Hulu Perak in Perak. — Bernama pic

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