Kuala lumpur: Thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds are expected in several areas across nine Malaysian states until 3 pm today, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).

According to BERNAMA News Agency, in a weather warning issued at noon, MetMalaysia specified that the affected areas in Kedah include Langkawi, Sik, and Baling, while in Penang, the warning covers the Barat Daya and Timur Laut districts.

In Perak, the areas expected to experience these weather conditions are Larut, Matang and Selama, Hulu Perak, Kuala Kangsar, Manjung, Kinta, Perak Tengah, Kampar, Bagan Datuk, Hilir Perak, and Batang Padang. Similar weather is forecast for Jeli in Kelantan, Cameron Highlands in Pahang, and Sabak Bernam, Kuala Selangor, and Klang in Selangor.

The warning extends to Johor, covering Kota Tinggi and Johor Bahru. In Sarawak, Miri is the affected area, while in Sabah, the warning includes Nabawan in the Interior division, Kota Kinabalu and Tuaran in the West Coast, as well as Tawau, Kunak, and Semporna in the Tawau division.