Kuala lumpur: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds affecting several areas in the peninsula, Sarawak, Sabah, and the Federal Territory of Labuan until 9 pm today.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, MetMalaysia stated that the affected areas in Kedah include Kuala Muda, Baling, Kulim, and Bandar Baharu. In Penang, the Northeast district, Seberang Perai Utara, Seberang Perai Tengah, and Seberang Perai Selatan are expected to experience similar weather conditions.
In Perak, the warning covers Kerian, Larut, Matang and Selama, Hulu Perak, Kuala Kangsar, Kinta, Kampar, and Batang Padang. All areas in Kelantan are also anticipated to be affected by the adverse weather.
The warning extends to Terengganu, encompassing Besut, Hulu Terengganu, Kuala Terengganu, Marang, Dungun, and Kemaman. In Pahang, the areas of concern include Cameron Highlands, Lipis, Jerantut, Kuantan, Pekan, and Rompin.
In Johor, districts such as Tangkak, Segamat, Muar, Kluang, Mersing, Kulai, Kota Tinggi, and Johor Bahru are under the thunderstorm warning.
Sarawak's affected regions are Sibu, Mukah (Matu, Dalat, and Mukah), Kapit (Song), Bintulu (Tatau), and Miri (Beluru, Miri, and Marudi). Meanwhile, in Sabah, the areas of Sipitang, Kuala Penyu, Beaufort, and Tambunan in the Interior Division, as well as Papar, Penampang, and Ranau in the West Coast, are included in the warning. The Federal Territory of Labuan is also on alert for the severe weather conditions.