THUNDERSTORMS, heavy rain and strong winds are expected in 11 states, as well as Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya until 5pm today.

The Malaysian Meteorological Department, in a statement, said the states are Kedah (Langkawi, Yan, Kuala Muda, Sik, Baling, Kulim and Bandar Baharu), Penang and Perak (Kerian, Larut, Matang, Selama, Hulu Perak, Kuala Kangsar, Kinta, Kampar, Batang Padang and Muallim).

The warning was also issued for Kelantan (Jeli, Kuala Krai and Gua Musang) and Terengganu (Setiu and Hulu Terengganu) as well as Pahang (Cameron Highlands, Lipis, Raub, Jerantut, Bentong, Pekan and Rompin).

Also affected are Selangor (Hulu Selangor, Gombak, Petaling, Hulu Langat and Sepang); Negri Sembilan (Jelebu, Seremban, Kuala Pilah, Rembau and Tampin); Malacca and Johor (Tangkak, Segamat, Muar, Kluang, Mersing, Kulai, Kota Tinggi and Johor Baru) as well as Sarawak involving Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman, Betong, Sarikei and Mukah (Tanjung Manis, Daro and Matu). – Bernama, May 4, 2023.