Dark clouds and rain are seen over several areas around the city of Alor Setar on May 16, 2026. — Bernama pic (New users only) It's tax relief season! Get up to RM300 when you save with Versa! Plus, enjoy an additional FREE RM10 when you sign up using code VERSAMM10 with a min. cash-in of RM100 today. T&Cs apply. By Malay Mail Tuesday, 16 Jun 2026 6:07 PM MYT KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has triggered a thunderstorm alert for several states across Peninsular Malaysia, Sarawak, Sabah, and the Federal Territory of Labuan.Residents are urged to prepare for heavy rainfall, strong winds, and lightning. The warning, issued at 5.15pm, stays active until 9.00pm.Affected areasPeninsular Malaysia:Kedah: Pendang, Kuala Muda, Sik, Baling, Kulim, and Bandar BaharuPerak: Larut, Matang and Selama, Hulu Perak, Kuala Kangsar, Kinta, Kampar, Batang Padang, and MuallimKelantan: Jeli, Kuala Krai, and Gua MusangTerengganu: Hulu Terengganu, Marang, Dungun, and KemamanPahang: Cameron Highlands, Lipis, Raub, Bentong, Bera, and RompinSelangor: Hulu Selangor, Gombak, and Hulu LangatNegeri Sembilan: Jelebu, Kuala Pilah, Jempol, and TampinJohor: Segamat, Kluang, and MersingFederal Territory: Kuala LumpurEast MalaysiaSarawak: Miri and LimbangSabah: Kuala Penyu (Interior), Ranau (West Coast), Tawau, Kunak, Lahad Datu (Tawau), and Kota Marudu (Kudat)Federal Territory: LabuanThunderstorm warnings are triggered when rainfall intensity is expected to exceed 20mm per hour, either imminently or persisting for over an hour. MetMalaysia states that these are short-term advisories, with each issuance valid for a maximum of six hours.Residents and motorists in the affected districts are advised to stay vigilant, exercise extreme caution outdoors, and monitor official MetMalaysia channels for real-time updates as the weather develops throughout the evening.