KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 —The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning, with heavy rain and strong winds expected in Perlis, Kuala Lumpur and 12 other states until 6 pm today.

MetMalaysia, in a statement, said that the adverse weather was expected to affect several areas in Kedah, namely Langkawi, Kubang Pasu, Padang Terap, Sik and Baling, as well as Timur Laut and Barat Daya in Penang.

In Perak, the affected areas are Larut Matang, Kerian, Selama, Manjung, Bagan Datuk, Perak Tengah, Hilir Perak and Hulu Perak, while in Kelantan, the warning covers Kuala Krai and Jeli, as well as the whole of Terengganu.

The same warning has also been issued for Rompin and Jerantut in Pahang, and Sabak Bernam, Hulu Selangor, Gombak, Kuala Selangor, Klang, Petaling and Hulu Langat in Selangor.