Warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in 10 states

SHAH ALAM - The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning in 10 states forecasting thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds until 7pm today.

The states of Kedah, Penang, Perak, Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, Negeri Sembilan, Johor, Sabah and Sarawak had been advised to be high on alert.

It stated that thunderstorms, heavy rains and strong winds were expected in Kedah (Padang Terap, Sik, Baling, Kulim and Bandar Baharu), Penang, Perak (Kerian, Larut, Matang and Selama, Hulu Perak, Kuala Kangsar, Kinta, Kampar and Batang Padang) and Kelantan (Jeli, Kuala Krai and Gua Musang).

It was also expected in Terengganu (Besut, Hulu Terengganu, Marang, Dungun and Kemaman), Pahang (Cameron Highlands, Lipis, Raub, Jerantut, Bentong, Temerloh and Kuantan) and Negeri Sembilan (Seremban, Port Dickson, Kuala Pilah and Rembau).

Meanwhile, for Johor (Batu Pahat, Kluang, Mersing, Pontian, Kulai, Kota Tinggi and Johor Bahru).

A similar warning was also issued in Sarawak: Betong (Saratok and Kabong), Sarikei, Sibu (Sibu and Selangau), Mukah, Kapit (Belaga), Bintulu (Bintulu), Miri (Telang Usan, Marudi) and Limbang.

Whereas in Sabah the areas involved were Tawau, Sandakan (Tongod, Kinabatangan and Sandakan) and Kudat (Pitas and Kudat).

For more weather forecasts and warnings, the public can refer to the MetMalaysia website at https://www.met.gov.my, myCuaca mobile application and its official social media platforms.