KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm, heavy rain and strong winds warning for nine states until 6 pm today.
The warning covers Perlis, Perak (Hulu Perak, Kuala Kangsar, Kinta, Kampar, Larut Matang, Manjung, Perak Tengah, Batang Padang and Hilir Perak), as well as Langkawi and Kubang Pasu in Kedah.
The warning also applies to Kota Tinggi and Johor Bahru in Johor; Cameron Highlands in Pahang; Dungun, Kemaman, Marang, Kuala Terengganu, Kuala Nerus and Setiu in Terengganu; and Jeli, Tanah Merah, Pasir Mas and Tumpat in Kelantan.
In Sabah, the affected areas are Kudat; Sandakan; Tawau (Tawau, Kunak and Semporna); the West Coast (Ranau, Kota Belud, Kota Kinabalu, Penampang and Tuaran); and the Interior (Tambunan, Sook, Keningau, Beaufort, Tenom, Sipitang and Pensiangan).
In Sarawak, the affected areas are Bintulu (Tatau and Sebauh); Kapit (Kapit and Belaga); Limbang; Miri (Marudi, Bario, Beluru and Telang Usan); and Sibu (Selangau). — Bernama