Thunderstorm, heavy rain warning in eight states, KL, Putrajaya until 11am

 

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in parts of eight states and the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya until 11am today. - NSTP/ASYRAF HAMZAH

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in parts of eight states and the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya until 11 am today.

In a statement, MetMalaysia said the warning covers the whole of Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Penang, Selangor and Melaka.

In Kedah, the affected districts are Kulim, Bandar Baharu, Kuala Muda, Yan, Kota Setar and Pendang, while in Perak, they are Kerian, Larut Matang, Manjung, Bagan Datuk, Hilir Perak and Perak Tengah.

The warning also covers Port Dickson, Seremban and Rembau in Negeri Sembilan, and Tangkak, Muar, Batu Pahat and Pontian in Johor.

In Sarawak, the affected areas are Sebuyau in Samarahan; Pantu and Lingga in Sri Aman; Pusa in Betong; Tanjung Manis, Daro and Mukah in Mukah; Sarikei and Maradong in Sarikei; Subis and Miri in Miri; Bintulu and Tatau in Bintulu; and Sibu. - NST