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The department also has forecast hot weather and a lack of rain in most areas in Peninsular Malaysia, especially in the northern region and interior till the end of March. - Bernama photo

Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected to affect parts of Pahang, Johor and Sarawak until 4pm today, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (METMalaysia). Photo - Pixabay

An alert-level continuous rain warning has been issued for the West Coast (Ranau) and Tawau (Lahad Datu), as well as Kuching, Serian and Samarahan in Sarawak. - Bernama file photo

On paper, the 6.8-magnitude earthquake that rocked Sabah on Feb 23 should have been a catastrophe. It marks what is likely the strongest earthquake ever recorded in Malaysia. Photo for illustration purposes only.

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A similar warning was also issued for Negeri Sembilan involving Seremban, Port Dickson, Kuala Pilah, Rembau and Tampin; Melaka and Johor involving Kluang, Mersing, Pontian, Kulai, Kota Tinggi and Johor Bahru. - Bernama file photo

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The same alert was issued for Melaka and also Negeri Sembilan, involving Jelebu, Seremban, Port Dickson, Kuala Pilah and Rembau. - Bernama file photo

Earlier, Director-General of the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) Dr Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip said the earthquake, centred 49 km west of Kudat, posed no tsunami threat but was the strongest to hit the country in the past 11 years.

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