The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued warnings of thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds expected to occur in 10 states today.

MetMalaysia announced in a statement issued at 2.20pm that the states affected are Kedah, for the areas of Padang Terap, Sik, Baling, Kulim and Bandar Baharu; Penang; Perak (Kerian, Larut, Matang and Selama, Hulu Perak, Kuala Kangsar, Kinta, Kampar, and Batang Padang); Kelantan (Jeli, Kuala Krai, and Gua Musang) as well as Terengganu (Besut, Hulu Terengganu, Marang, Dungun, and Kemaman).

Also, Pahang (Tanah Tinggi Cameron, Lipis, Raub, Jerantut, Bentong, Temerloh, and Kuantan); Negeri Sembilan (Seremban, Port Dickson, Kuala Pilah, and Rembau) as well as Johor (Batu Pahat, Kluang, Mersing, Pontian, Kulai, Kota Tinggi, and Johor Bahru). 

In Sarawak, areas affected are Betong (Saratok and Kabong), Sarikei, Sibu (Sibu and Selangau), Mukah, Kapit (Belaga), Bintulu, Miri (Telang Usan and Marudi) and Limbang as well as Tawau, Sandakan (Tongod, Kinabatangan, and Sandakan) and Kudat (Pitas and Kudat) in Sabah.

Conditions will continue until 7pm today, the statement added.

- Bernama

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