MetMalaysia: Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain In Five States Until 1 Pm

KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds expected to occur in five states until 1 pm today.

MetMalaysia, in a statement, said the affected areas in Pahang include Jerantut, Temerloh, Maran, Kuantan and Pekan, as well as parts of Negeri Sembilan (Port Dickson and Rembau) and Melaka.

A similar weather warning was issued for Johor (Pontian, Kulai, Kota Tinggi and Johor Bahru) and Sarawak (Serian, Samarahan (Simunjan), Sri Aman, Betong, Sarikei (Pakan, Sarikei and Meradong) and Mukah (Tanjung Manis and Daro)).

Meanwhile, a moderate earthquake measuring magnitude 5.6 was reported off the west coast of North Sumatra, Indonesia, at 10.40 am today.

MetMalaysia said the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres and was located 161km southwest of Simeulue.

However, the earthquake does not pose a tsunami threat to Malaysia.

-- BERNAMA