KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning for thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds across five states and the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, effective until 3pm today.

In a statement, MetMalaysia indicated that this adverse weather is expected to affect the entire state of Melaka, while in Selangor, the affected areas include Klang, Gombak, Petaling, Hulu Langat, and Kuala Selangor.

A similar warning has been issued for Negri Sembilan, covering Seremban, Port Dickson, and Jelebu, as well as for Johor, specifically in Kota Tinggi, Johor Baru, Kulai, Kluang, and Mersing.

Meanwhile, in Sabah, the areas expected to be affected include the Interior division (Sook, Tambunan, and Keningau), Sandakan (Paitan, Labuk and Sugut, Telupid, Sandakan, and Tongod), the West Coast (Ranau), and the Tawau division (Tawau and Kalabakan).