Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain Forecast For KL, Labuan And Nine States Until 9 pm

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds involving the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur and Labuan as well as nine other states until 9 pm today.

It said in a statement that adverse weather is set to hit Kedah (Kubang Pasu, Padang Terap, Sik and Baling); Perak (Larut, Matang and Selama, Hulu Perak, Kuala Kangsar, Manjung, Kinta, Perak Tengah, Kampar, Bagan Datuk, Hilir Perak, Batang Padang and Mualim); and Terengganu (Dungun and Kemaman).

Other peninsula states set to be affected are Selangor (Hulu Selangor and Gombak); Pahang (Cameron Highlands, Lipis, Raub, Jerantut, Bentong, Temerloh, Maran, Kuantan and Pekan); Negeri Sembilan (Seremban, Port Dickson, Kuala Pilah, Rembau, Jempol and Tampin); and Johor (Batu Pahat and Pontian).

In Sabah, the areas likely to be affected are the Interior (Sipitang, Tenom, Kuala Penyu, Beaufort, Keningau and Tambunan); the West Coast (Papar, Putatan, Penampang, Kota Kinabalu and Ranau); and Sandakan (Beluran).

In Sarawak, similar conditions are expected in several districts, including Sri Aman, Sibu (Sibu and Selangau); Mukah (Dalat and Mukah); Kapit; Bintulu; Miri and Limbang.

-- BERNAMA