Wet weather is expected across several states until 6pm today, with thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds forecast in parts of Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (METMalaysia).
The warning covers Perak, including Kerian, Larut, Matang dan Selama, Hulu Perak, Kuala Kangsar, Manjung, Kinta, Perak Tengah, Kampar, Bagan Datuk, Hilir Perak and Batang Padang.
Other affected areas in Peninsular Malaysia are Jeli in Kelantan; Setiu, Hulu Terengganu and Dungun in Terengganu; Cameron Highlands and Lipis in Pahang; Tampin in Negeri Sembilan; Jasin in Melaka; as well as Tangkak, Muar and Mersing in Johor.
In Sarawak, the warning covers Telang Usan, Miri and Marudi in Miri Division, along with Limbang.
Meanwhile, in Sabah, the affected areas include Sipitang, Tenom, Kuala Penyu, Beaufort, Keningau and Tambunan in the Interior Division; the entire West Coast Division; Tawau and Lahad Datu in Tawau Division; and the entire Kudat Division.
The Federal Territory of Labuan is also under the weather alert.
Notably, Selangor and the Klang Valley were not included in the latest weather warning.
METMalaysia said the warning is issued when there are indications of thunderstorms with rainfall intensity exceeding 20mm per hour that are imminent or expected to persist for more than one hour.
The department added that thunderstorm warnings are short-term advisories that remain valid for no more than six hours from the time they are issued.
Residents in affected areas are advised to remain vigilant and follow the latest weather updates issued by METMalaysia.
