The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning covering almost the entire peninsula, as well as parts of Sabah and Sarawak, until 9pm today.
In a Facebook post, MetMalaysia said thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds were expected in Perlis, Kedah, including Langkawi, Padang Terap, Sik, Baling, Kulim, Bandar Baharu and Kuala Muda, as well as Penang and several districts in Perak.
The affected areas in Perak are Larut Matang, Selama, Kuala Kangsar, Hulu Perak, Kinta, Kampar, Batang Padang, Muallim and Kerian.
On the east coast, the warning covers parts of Kelantan, including Gua Musang, Kuala Krai, Jeli, Tanah Merah, Pasir Mas and Machang; Terengganu, including Dungun, Hulu Terengganu, Setiu, Kuala Nerus, Kuala Terengganu and Marang; and Pahang, including Cameron Highlands, Raub, Bentong, Lipis, Kuantan, Pekan, Rompin, Temerloh and Maran.
MetMalaysia said thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds were also expected in Hulu Selangor and Hulu Langat in Selangor; Jelebu in Negeri Sembilan; and Johor Bahru and Kota Tinggi in Johor.
In Sarawak, affected areas include Tatau in Bintulu; Selangau and Kanowit in Sibu; Mukah; Song in Kapit; Lawas in Limbang; Bario in Miri; Kuching and Bau in Kuching; and Julau in Sarikei.
In Sabah, the warning covers Sandakan, the West Coast, and parts of the Interior, including Pensiangan, Sook, Tenom, Sipitang, Beaufort, Membakut, Tambunan and Keningau, as well as Kota Marudu in Kudat.
