Kuala Lumpur:The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning for thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds, affecting Kuala Lumpur and 12 states until 8 pm today.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the adverse weather conditions are expected to impact several regions including Perlis, Terengganu, and specific areas in Kedah such as Langkawi, Kubang Pasu, Kota Setar, Pokok Sena, Yan, Kuala Muda, Pendang, Padang Terap, and Sik. In Penang, the areas affected are Seberang Perai Utara, Barat Daya, and Timur Laut.
The warning extends to Perak, covering Hilir Perak, Bagan Datuk, Muallim, Batang Padang, Perak Tengah, Kinta, Kampar, and Manjung. In Kelantan, Pasir Puteh, Bachok, Kota Bharu, Pasir Mas, Tumpat, Machang, Tanah Merah, and Jeli are forecast to experience similar weather.
In Pahang, areas such as Cameron Highlands, Lipis, Raub, Bentong, Pulau Tioman, Temerloh, Jerantut, and Kuantan are expected to be affected. In Selangor, the districts include Sabak Bernam, Kuala Selangor, Hulu Selangor, Gombak, Petaling, and Klang. Negeri Sembilan's affected areas are Kuala Pilah, Tampin, Rembau, and Jempol, while Mersing in Johor is also on alert.
Sabah and Sarawak are not spared, with affected regions in Sabah including Sandakan, the West Coast (Ranau, Kota Belud, and Tuaran), Kudat (Kota Marudu), Tawau (Lahad Datu, Kalabakan, and Kunak), and the Interior (Sipitang, Tenom, Sook, Keningau, Tambunan, Membakut, and Beaufort). In Sarawak, areas such as Limbang, Miri (Bario and Telang Usan), Kapit (Song, Belaga, and Bukit Mabong), Sibu (Kanowit), Sarikei, Kuching, Serian (Tebedu), Betong (Saratok), Samarahan, and Sri Aman (Lubok Antu) are under warning.