Thunderstorm warning for 8 states

Eight states – Kedah, Penang, Perak, Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, Sarawak and Sabah –are expected to experience thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds until 5pm today.

The Meteorological Department of Malaysia (MetMalaysia) said in a statement that in Kedah, these conditions are expected in Kubang Pasu, Kota Setar, Pokok Sena, Padang Terap, Sik and Baling while in Perak, the areas involved are Kerian, Larut, Matang and Selama, Hulu Perak, Kuala Kangsar, Kinta and Kampar.

In Kelantan, these conditions are expected in Tumpat, Pasir Mas, Kota Bharu, Tanah Merah, Bachok, Machang, Pasir Puteh and Kuala Krai while in Pahang, Cameron Highlands, Lipis, Raub, Jerantut and Kuantan will likely experience such weather.

In Sarawak, the areas named are Serian, Samarahan, Betong, Sarikei (Pakan, Sarikei and Meradong) and Mukah (Tanjung Manis and Daro) while Sandakan (Beluran) and Kudat in Sabah.