Bring umbrellas: Thunderstorms, heavy rain expected in KL and 10 states until 6pm

Kuala Lumpur and ten Malaysian states are bracing for thunderstorms, heavy rainfall and robust winds until 6pm today, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department. The states impacted include Kedah, Perak, Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Johor, Sarawak and Sabah. Specific regions within each state will be particularly affected, such as Kulim and Bandar Baharu in Kedah, and Hulu Perak and Selama in Perak.

The warning has also been issued for Jeli and Kuala Krai in Kelantan, Kemaman, Dungun, Marang, Kuala Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, and Setiu in Terengganu, and for Cameron Highlands, Raub, Bentong, Bera, Jerantut, Lipis and Kuantan in Pahang. Selangor's Petaling, Gombak and Hulu Langat regions, along with Negeri Sembilan's Jelebu and Jempol, and Johor's Kulai, Kluang, Kota Tinggi, Mersing, Johor Bahru, Batu Pahat, Muar, Tangkak and Segamat, are also under the warning.

In Sabah, Sandakan's Kinabatangan, Tawau's Lahad Datu, Tawau and Kalabakan, and the Interior regions including Pensiangan, Tambunan, Tenom, Membakut, Beaufort, Kuala Penyu, Keningau and Sipitang, along with Sarawak's Limbang and Miri, are included in the affected areas.