KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning for nine states, with heavy rain and strong winds expected until 6pm today.
The warning covers Perlis, Kedah (Langkawi, Kubang Pasu, Kota Setar, Pokok Sena, Padang Terap, Pendang, Sik and Baling), Perak (Hulu Perak), Kelantan (Tumpat, Pasir Mas, Kota Baru, Jeli, Tanah Merah, Bachok, Machang and Pasir Puteh), Terengganu (Besut and Setiu), Pahang (Bera and Pekan), Negri Sembilan (Jempol).
In Sarawak, areas that will be affected are Kuching, Bau, Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman, Betong, Miri, Telang Usan, Marudi and Limbang.
In Sabah, areas that will be affected are Sipitang, Tenom, Beaufort, Nabawan, Keningau, Tambunan, Tawau, Lahad Datu, Sandakan, Tongod, Kinabatangan, Kudat and Kota Marudu.
MetMalaysia said there were signs of thunderstorms with rainfall intensity exceeding 20mm per hour for more than an hour.
It said the warning is valid for a period not exceeding six hours. - NST
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