Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain Forecast In 11 States, Three Federal Territories Until 6 Pm

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are forecast to hit 11 states and all three Federal Territories until 6 pm today.

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) said the adverse weather is expected across the whole of Penang, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan and Melaka, as well as the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Labuan.

In Kedah, the affected areas are Kulim, Bandar Baharu and Baling, while in Perak, the alert covers Bagan Datuk, Hilir Perak, Perak Tengah, Manjung, Kinta, Kampar, Kuala Kangsar, Larut Matang, Kerian, Selama, Batang Padang and Muallim.

In Kelantan, the warning covers Kuala Krai, Jeli and Gua Musang, while in Pahang, it involves Temerloh, Lipis, Rompin, Bera, Maran, Kuantan, Jerantut and Pekan.

In Johor, the affected areas are Muar, Tangkak and Segamat.

Meanwhile, in Sarawak, bad weather is forecast for Mukah (Dalat, Matu, Daro and Tanjung Manis), Sibu (Sibu), Bintulu (Tatau), Sri Aman (Pantu, Lingga and Sri Aman), Limbang, Miri (Marudi and Bario), Sarikei (Maradong), Kapit (Kapit) and Betong (Pusa and Betong).

In Sabah, the warning covers Kudat, Sandakan (Paitan, Telupid and Tongod), the West Coast, the Interior, and Tawau (Semporna, Tawau, Lahad Datu and Kunak).

-- BERNAMA