KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning for parts of Peninsular Malaysia, Sarawak and Sabah, with thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds expected until 6pm today.

In an alert issued at 3pm, the department said the affected areas in Kedah are Sik, Baling, Kulim and Bandar Baharu. In Perak, they are Kerian, Selama, Larut Matang, Manjung, Perak Tengah, Bagan Datuk and Hilir Perak.

In Terengganu, the warning covers Setiu, Hulu Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, Kuala Terengganu, Marang, Dungun and Kemaman. In Pahang, it covers Raub, Temerloh, Jerantut, Kuantan, Lipis and Cameron Highlands.

In Selangor, the affected districts are Kuala Selangor, Klang, Kuala Langat, Sabak Bernam, Sepang and Petaling. The Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya are also included.