THE Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds in nine states until 7pm today. 

In a statement issued this afternoon, the states involved are Kedah, Penang, Perak, Pahang, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Negri Sembilan, Johor, and Sarawak. 

In Kedah, the areas that would be affected are Kuala Muda, Baling, Kulim, and Bandar Baharu, while in Perak it would be Larut, Matang and Selama, Kuala Kangsar, Manjung, Kinta, Perak Tengah, Kampar, Hilir Perak, Batang Padang, and Muallim.  

The warning is also issued for Bentong and Kuantan in Pahang; Hulu Selangor, Gombak, and Hulu Langat in Selangor as well as Jelebu, Kuala Pilah, Jempol, and Tampin in Negri Sembilan. Similar weather conditions are expected to occur in Johor (Tangkak, Segamat, Muar, Mersing, Pontian, Kulai, and Johor Baru) as well as Sarawak (Sri Aman, Betong, Pakan and Julau in Sarikei, and Song in Kapit). – Bernama, January 15, 2023.