KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm, heavy rain and strong wind warning for seven states until 4 pm today.
It said the adverse weather is expected in parts of Perak (Manjung, Kinta, Perak Tengah, Kampar, Bagan Datuk, Hilir Perak, Batang Padang), Terengganu (Dungun, Kemaman) and Pahang (Cameron Highlands, Jerantut, Kuantan, Pekan, Rompin).
Similar alerts were issued for Selangor (Sabak Bernam), Johor (Mersing) and numerous districts in Sarawak, including Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman, Sarikei, Sibu, Mukah, Kapit, Bintulu, Miri and Limbang.
In Sabah, affected areas include the Interior (Sipitang, Tenom, Kuala Penyu, Beaufort), West Coast (Papar, Putatan, Penampang, Kota Kinabalu, Tuaran, Kota Belud), Tawau (Tawau, Kunak, Lahad Datu), Sandakan (Kinabatangan, Sandakan) and Kudat (Kota Marudu).
MetMalaysia also issued a first-category strong wind and rough sea warning for Terengganu and Kelantan until Nov 26.
Northeasterly winds of 40-50 km/h and waves up to 3.5 metres are expected, posing dangers to small boats, sea recreation and water sports, it said.
A separate warning was issued for rising sea levels in the waters off Terengganu and Kelantan until tomorrow, which may cause coastal overflow.
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