Kuala lumpur: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, and nine states until 9 pm today.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, MetMalaysia announced that the states involved are Perak, Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Johor, Sarawak, and Sabah. In Perak, the areas expected to be affected include Hulu Perak, Selama, Larut Matang, Kuala Kangsar, Kinta, Kampar, Batang Padang, Muallim, Bagan Datuk, Hilir Perak, Perak Tengah, and Manjung.

The warning also extends to several areas in Kelantan, specifically Gua Musang, Kuala Krai, Jeli, Tanah Merah, Pasir Puteh, and Machang. In Selangor, the affected areas are Sabak Bernam, Kuala Selangor, Hulu Selangor, Gombak, Hulu Langat, Petaling, and Klang.

MetMalaysia has also highlighted potential adverse weather in Jelebu and Jempol in Negeri Sembilan, and Mersing and Segamat in Johor. In Sarawak, the warning encompasses Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman, Mukah, Bintulu, Sibu, Kapit, Limbang, Miri, Sarikei, and Betong.

Meanwhile, thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds are predicted in Kuala Pilah and Tampin in Negeri Sembilan until 8 pm. In Sabah, the areas expected to be affected include the Interior, with Membakut, Beaufort, Sipitang, Tenom, Sook, Keningau, Tambunan, Kuala Penyu, and the West Coast, covering Papar and Penampang.