In Kuala Lumpur and across several Malaysian states, the Malaysian Meteorological Department issued a thunderstorm, heavy rain and strong winds warning on Tuesday, and the Social Welfare Department said that more than 1,000 residents had been displaced by flooding by 3 p.m. local time.
The warning applies to the capital as well as the states of Perlis, Negeri Sembilan, Selangor, Johor, Kedah, Sabah and Sarawak, the department said in a statement. It urged the public to remain vigilant against the risk of flash floods, falling trees and disruptions to outdoor activities caused by the expected bad weather.
The Social Welfare Department reported that flooding has displaced over 1,000 people in the states of Selangor, Perak and Sarawak as of 3 p.m. local time. Authorities have not yet specified the exact number of households affected or the extent of damage beyond the displacement figure.
The meteorological warning remains in effect for the duration of the anticipated storm system, and state agencies have called for residents in high‑risk areas to secure structures and avoid travel until the weather improves.