KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning for thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds across seven states, as well as the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, effective until 6pm today.
In a statement, MetMalaysia indicated that the adverse weather affects Penang and Kedah in Bandar Baharu, Kulim, Baling, Sik, Pendang, Kuala Muda, Yan, and Kota Setar.
In Perak, the affected areas include Kerian, Selama, Larut Matang, Hulu Perak, Kuala Kangsar, Kinta, Kampar, Perak Tengah, and Manjung.
A similar warning has been issued for Selangor, covering Klang, Kuala Langat, Sepang, Petaling, Kuala Selangor, Hulu Selangor, and Gombak as well as Negri Sembilan in Port Dickson.
In Sabah, the warning covers the Interior division (Membakut), Tawau (Kalabakan), and the West Coast (Papar).
Meanwhile, in Sarawak, the affected areas are Miri (Marudi), Bintulu, Sibu (Selangau), Mukah (Dalat and Matu), Sri Aman (Pantu), and Limbang.