Kuala lumpur: Thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds are expected to hit several areas in the Peninsula and Sarawak until 1pm today. The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) issued an alert at 8.35 am indicating that the affected areas in the Peninsula include the entire states of Perlis and Melaka, as well as Langkawi, Kubang Pasu, and Kota Setar in Kedah.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the weather warning also involves Kuantan, Pekan, and Jerantut in Pahang; Sepang and Kuala Langat in Selangor; Port Dickson, Seremban, Rembau, Kuala Pilah, and Tampin in Negeri Sembilan; as well as Tangkak and Muar in Johor.

For Sarawak, the same forecast was issued for the areas of Mukah, Selangau, Sibu, Sarikei, Maradong, Bintulu, Kapit, Bukit Mabong, and Subis in Miri. The warning is a short-term warning valid for a period not exceeding six hours for each advisory.