Thunderstorms, Strong Winds Forecast Across Several States Until 5 pm

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- Most states in Peninsular Malaysia, along with several areas in Sabah, Sarawak and the Federal Territory of Labuan, are expected to experience thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds until 5 pm today.

In a statement today, the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) said the warning covers the whole of Perlis and Penang.

In Kedah, the affected areas are Langkawi, Kubang Pasu, Padang Terap, Sik, Baling, Kulim and Bandar Baharu. In Perak, the warning covers Kerian, Larut, Matang and Selama, Hulu Perak, Kuala Kangsar, Manjung, Kinta, Perak Tengah, Kampar, Batang Padang and Muallim.

The warning has also been issued for Cameron Highlands, Raub, Bentong and Rompin in Pahang; Hulu Selangor, Gombak and Hulu Langat in Selangor; as well as Jelebu, Seremban, Kuala Pilah, Jempol and Tampin in Negeri Sembilan.

In Johor, the affected districts are Mersing and Kota Tinggi.

In Sabah, the warning covers the Interior division, including Sipitang, Tenom, Kuala Penyu, Beaufort and Tambunan, as well as the West Coast, Kunak and Lahad Datu in Tawau, Beluran in Sandakan, Kudat and the Federal Territory of Labuan.

Meanwhile, in Sarawak, the affected areas are Bau and Kuching in Kuching division; Samarahan; Sri Aman; Pusa and Betong in Betong; Pakan and Julau in Sarikei; Sibu and Kanowit in Sibu; Matu and Dalat in Mukah; Song in Kapit; Bintulu; Subis, Beluru, Miri and Marudi in Miri; and Limbang.

-- BERNAMA