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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

MetMalaysia has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds for seven states, effective until 4 pm today.

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

Isolated thunderstorms have also been predicted across several districts in the state’s interior later in the day. Photo by Bernama

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

The 2025/2026 Northeast Monsoon (MTL) is expected to begin this Thursday (Nov 13) and continue until March next year, with five to seven episodes of continuous heavy rain predicted to occur during the period. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva

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.