KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a weather warning, forecasting thunderstorms and heavy rain in 12 states until 6pm on Tuesday, March 11.

In its statement on Tuesday, MetMalaysia highlighted that the affected areas include Perlis, Kedah, Penang, Perak, and Kelantan (Pasir Mas, Jeli, Tanah Merah, Machang, Pasir Puteh, Kuala Krai, and Gua Musang). Other impacted areas are Terengganu (Besut, Setiu, and Hulu Terengganu), Pahang (Cameron Highlands, Lipis, Raub, Jerantut, Bentong, Temerloh, Bera, and Rompin), Selangor (Sabak Bernam, Kuala Selangor, Hulu Selangor, Gombak, and Hulu Langat), Negri Sembilan (Jelebu, Kuala Pilah, Jempol, and Tampin), and Johor (Segamat, Batu Pahat, and Kluang).

In Sarawak, affected areas include Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman, Betong, Sarikei (Pakan, Sarikei, and Meradong), Mukah (Tanjung Manis and Daro), and Bintulu (Sebauh). In Sabah, the areas affected are Tawau (Tawau and Lahad Datu) and Sandakan (Telupid, Kinabatangan, Beluran, and Sandakan).

The public is encouraged to check for the latest updates on www.met.gov.my, MetMalaysia’s official social media channels, or by downloading the myCuaca app.