Kuala Lumpur:The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds affecting parts of seven states until 7 pm today.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the warning includes Hulu Perak in Perak, and in Kelantan, it covers Kuala Krai, Jeli, Tanah Merah, Machang, and Pasir Puteh.

In Terengganu, the alert extends to Besut, Setiu, Dungun, Kemaman, Marang, and Hulu Terengganu. The affected areas in Pahang are Pekan, Rompin, and Jerantut, while in Johor, it includes Kota Tinggi and Mersing.

The warning also impacts several regions in Sarawak, including Kapit, Betong, Sarikei, Sibu, Mukah, Bintulu, Miri, Limbang, Samarahan, Serian, Kuching, and Sri Aman (Lubok Antu).

In Sabah, the areas under warning comprise the West Coast (Ranau, Tuaran, Kota Kinabalu, Kota Belud, Penampang, and Papar), Interior (Keningau, Tambunan, Pensiangan, Sook, Tenom, Sipitang, Beaufort, and Membakut), Kudat (Kota Marudu), and Sandakan (Kinabatangan and Sandakan).