The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm and heavy rain warning covering several areas in seven states across Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak until 5pm on Thursday.
In a statement posted on Facebook, MetMalaysia said the warning was issued at 2.30pm and covered Kedah, Penang, Perak, Pahang, Johor, Sarawak and Sabah.
In Kedah, the affected areas are Kulim, Baling, Bandar Baharu, Padang Terap, Sik, Kubang Pasu and Yan.
For Penang, the warning covers South Seberang Perai, Central Seberang Perai and North Seberang Perai.
In Perak, the affected districts are Selama, Larut Matang, Kerian, Perak Tengah, Hilir Perak and Kuala Kangsar.
Meanwhile, in Pahang, the warning covers Cameron Highlands, Raub, Bentong and Lipis, while Johor areas affected are Johor Bahru, Kulai and Pontian.
In Sarawak, the affected areas include Serian, Kuching, Samarahan, Sri Aman, Kapit, Sibu and Mukah.
For Sabah, the warning covers Tawau, the Interior and Sandakan.
MetMalaysia has advised the public to remain alert to changing weather conditions and obtain the latest updates through the department’s official channels.
