THE Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds expected to occur today and last until 7pm in 11 states.

In a statement issued at 2.45pm today, MetMalaysia said the weather would affect Kedah covering Sik, Baling, Kulim and Bandar Baharu in Perak. Areas affected in Kelantan (Gua Musang) as well as Terengganu (Setiu, Kuala Nerus, Hulu Terengganu, Kuala Terengganu, Marang and Dungun).

Other affected states include Pahang (Cameron Highlands, Lipis, Raub, Bentong and Rompin), Selangor (Hulu Selangor, Gombak and Hulu Langat), Kuala Lumpur; Negri Sembilan (Jelebu, Seremban, Kuala Pilah and Jempol) as well as Johor (Segamat, Kluang, Mersing and Kota Tinggi).

In Sarawak, the areas are Sibu (Kanowit and Selangau); Mukah (Mukah), Kapit (Song, Kapit and Bukit Mabong); Bintulu, Miri (Subis, Miri and Marudi) and Limbang. 

Areas that may be hit in Sabah are Pedalaman (Sipitang, Beaufort and Tambunan), Pantai Barat, Tawau (Kunak and Lahad Datu), Sandakan (Tongod, Telupid, Kinabatangan and Beluran) and Kudat (Kota Marudu and Pitas). – Bernama, June 29, 2023.