KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm, heavy rain and strong winds warning for several areas in 11 states and three federal territories until 6pm today.
In a statement, MetMalaysia said the warning covered the entire Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, as well as all of Perlis, Terengganu and Selangor.
In Kedah, the affected areas are Bandar Baharu, Kubang Pasu, Padang Terap, Pokok Sena, Pendang, Sik, Kuala Muda, Langkawi, Kulim and Baling.
In Perak, the warning covers Kerian, Selama, Larut Matang, Hulu Perak, Kuala Kangsar, Kinta, Kampar, Batang Padang and Muallim.
In Kelantan, the affected areas are Gua Musang, Kuala Krai, Jeli, Tanah Merah, Machang and Pasir Puteh, while in Pahang, they are Pekan, Kuantan, Cameron Highlands, Raub, Bentong, Lipis, Jerantut, Temerloh and Maran.
The warning also covers Jelebu in Negri Sembilan and the Johor districts of Kluang, Mersing, Kota Tinggi, Batu Pahat, Kulai, Johor Bahru and Pontian.
In Sarawak, the affected areas are Samarahan; Matu, Dalat and Mukah in Mukah; Sibu; Tatau and Sebauh in Bintulu; Limbang; Marudi, Telang Usan and Beleru in Miri; Maradong in Sarikei; Kuching and Bau in Kuching; and Serian.
In Sabah, the warning covers Pensiangan, Sipitang, Tenom, Kuala Penyu and Beaufort in the Interior; Tawau; Sandakan; and Ranau and Kota Belud on the West Coast.
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