KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has placed Kuala Lumpur, major Klang Valley districts, southern peninsular states, and extensive parts of Sabah on thunderstorm alert, forecasting torrential downpours and strong winds until 3:00 pm today.

The midday alert, issued at 12:00 pm, warns of fast-developing storm cells capable of causing flash floods, reduced road visibility, and localised wind damage during the early afternoon peak.

Across the peninsula, the adverse weather band blankets the central commercial belt. In Selangor, the warning covers the densely populated districts of Petaling, Klang, Gombak, Hulu Langat, and Kuala Selangor, alongside all of Kuala Lumpur.