The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds expected to affect several areas across 14 states and the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur until 7pm today.
In a statement, MetMalaysia said the warning covers Perlis, Kedah, Penang, Perak, Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Johor, Sarawak and Sabah.
In Kedah, the affected areas are Langkawi, Baling, Sik, Kubang Pasu, Padang Terap, Kulim and Bandar Baharu.
In Perak, the warning covers Hulu Perak, Kuala Kangsar, Larut Matang, Selama, Kerian, Kinta, Kampar, Batang Padang, Muallim, Perak Tengah and Manjung.
Meanwhile, in Selangor, the affected districts are Hulu Selangor, Petaling, Klang, Gombak and Kuala Selangor.
Other areas under the warning include Jerantut, Kuantan and Rompin in Pahang; Tampin in Negeri Sembilan; Jasin in Melaka; and Segamat, Muar and Tangkak in Johor.
In Sarawak, the affected areas are Kuching, Samarahan, Serian, Sri Aman, Betong, Mukah, Sarikei, Sibu, Kapit, Song, Bintulu, Limbang and Miri.
In Sabah, the warning covers Beaufort, Sipitang, Tenom, Pensiangan and Tambunan in the Interior; Ranau, Kota Belud and Tuaran on the West Coast; Kinabatangan in Sandakan; and Lahad Datu in Tawau.
Residents in the affected areas are advised to stay alert and monitor MetMalaysia’s official updates for the latest weather information.
