Malaysian authorities issued a thunderstorm, heavy rain and strong winds warning on Tuesday, covering Kuala Lumpur and several states, and the social welfare department said floods had displaced more than 1,000 residents in Selangor, Perak, and Sarawak as of 3 p.m. local time.
Malaysian Meteorological Department noted that the bad weather would affect the capital and the states of Perlis, Negeri Sembilan, Selangor, Johor, Kedah, Sabah and Sarawak, urging the public to remain vigilant against flash floods, falling trees, and disruptions to outdoor activities.
The country's social welfare department reported that flooding had displaced over 1,000 people in the mentioned states as of the afternoon, highlighting the scale of the emergency.
