MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm, heavy rain warning for nine states until 3pm

KUALA LUMPUR, October 17 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued an alert for thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in nine states until 3pm today. The affected states include Kedah (Bandar Baharu and Kulim), Penang (entire state), Perak (Selama, Hulu Perak, Kuala Kangsar, Muallim, Kinta, Kampar and Batang Padang), Terengganu (Kemaman and Dungun), Pahang (Bentong, Jerantut, Kuantan, Maran, Rompin, Pekan, Raub, Cameron Highlands and Lipis), Selangor (Hulu Selangor, Gombak and Hulu Langat), Negeri Sembilan (Seremban and Jelebu), Johor (Pontian, Kota Tinggi, Kulai, Mersing, Segamat and Johor Bahru), and Sarawak (Betong (Kabong and Saratok), Sibu, Kapit (Song), Sarikei and Mukah).