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A catastrophic fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong, has spread across multiple high-rise towers amid strong winds, leaving residents and volunteers struggling to contain it. Photo by Yan Zhao/AFP

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Dr Mohd Hisham said MetMalaysia will continue to monitor the storm and provide updates based on the latest conditions. Photo source: MetMalaysia

The tropical depression poses no significant impact on Malaysia, with its closest point lying roughly 1,211 kilometres from Semporna, Sabah. - Bernama photo

MetMalaysia has issued continuous rain and thunderstorm warnings for several states today, triggered by a low-pressure system over the Straits of Malacca, with a separate thunderstorm alert in effect until 10am for parts of Pahang, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan and Melaka. - Photo by Bernama

In Sarawak, the severe weather is expected to hit Kuching, Samarahan (Samarahan and Asajaya), Sibu (Sibu), Mukah (Daro and Matu), Kapit (Belaga), Miri (Telang Usan) and Limbang. - Bernama file photo

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) issued a warning for thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds for several states today. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva

While affecting the Philippines, Typhoon Fung-Wong resulted in 18 fatalities and displaced 1.4 million residents.

MetMalaysian also issued a thunderstorm warning for Perlis, Kedah, Penang, Perak, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, Negeri Sembilan and Johor, effective until noon today.

Based on MetMalaysia's observation at 8pm yesterday, the typhoon is moving towards the northwest at a speed of 30 km/h and has a potential maximum speed of 194 km/h.