The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning for thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across numerous areas in several states until 6pm today.
In a statement posted on Facebook, MetMalaysia said the warning covers Bandar Baharu, Kubang Pasu, Padang Terap, Pokok Sena, Pendang, Sik, Kuala Muda, Langkawi, Kulim and Baling in Kedah.
In Perak, the affected areas are Kerian, Selama, Larut Matang, Hulu Perak, Kuala Kangsar, Kinta, Kampar, Batang Padang and Muallim. In Kelantan, the warning covers Gua Musang, Kuala Krai, Jeli, Tanah Merah, Machang and Pasir Puteh.
The warning also covers Pekan, Kuantan, Cameron Highlands, Raub, Bentong, Lipis, Jerantut, Temerloh and Maran in Pahang, as well as Jelebu in Negeri Sembilan.
In Johor, the affected districts are Kluang, Mersing, Kota Tinggi, Batu Pahat, Kulai, Johor Bahru and Pontian.
In Sarawak, the warning covers Samarahan, Matu, Dalat and Mukah in the Mukah division; Sibu, Tatau and Sebauh in the Bintulu division; Limbang, Marudi, Telang Usan and Beluru in the Miri division; Maradong in the Sarikei division; Kuching and Bau in the Kuching division; and Serian.
In Sabah, the affected areas are Pensiangan, Sipitang, Tenom, Kuala Penyu and Beaufort in the Interior Division, Tawau, Sandakan, as well as Ranau and Kota Belud in the West Coast Division.
MetMalaysia said thunderstorm warnings are issued when there are indications of thunderstorms producing rainfall exceeding 20mm per hour that are occurring or expected to persist for more than an hour.
The department added that thunderstorm warnings are short-term alerts, valid for no more than six hours for each issuance.
The warning was issued at 3.15pm today.
