Kuala Lumpur:The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning for thunderstorms, with heavy rain and strong winds expected to affect parts of eight states and two Federal Territories until 8 pm today.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the warning applies to the entire regions of Melaka, Kuala Lumpur, and Putrajaya. Specific areas in Perak such as Hulu Perak, Kuala Kangsar, Kinta, Kampar, Batang Padang, and Muallim are included. In Pahang, the alert covers Cameron Highlands, Lipis, Jerantut, and Raub.

In Selangor, affected areas include Hulu Langat, Gombak, Sepang, Petaling, and Hulu Selangor. The warning extends to Seremban, Rembau, Port Dickson, and Jelebu in Negeri Sembilan.

For Johor, Batu Pahat, Kluang, Kota Tinggi, Johor Bahru, Pontian, and Kulai are under the warning. In Sarawak, the alert covers Sebuyau in Samarahan, Sri Aman, Tatau in Bintulu, Song in Kapit, Sibu, Mukah, Betong, Sarikei, Limbang, and Marudi in Miri. Meanwhile, in Sabah, Pensiangan and Tambunan in the Interior, Sandakan, Ranau, Kota Belud on the West Coast, and Kota Marudu in Kudat are affected.