Thunderstorm warnings issued for 10 states

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

In a statement issued at 2.20pm, it said the affected states were Kedah (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) and Terengganu (Besut, Hulu Terengganu, Marang, Dungun and Kemaman).

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

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

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