Brace for wet weather: Thunderstorms, heavy rain to affect much of the country until 5pm, says MetMalaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 — Thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds are expected to affect nearly all states in the Peninsula, as well as Sabah and Sarawak, until 5pm today.

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), in a statement, said that the affected areas are all of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, while in Selangor it involves Hulu Selangor, Klang, Gombak, Petaling, Kuala Langat, Hulu Langat and Sepang.

Meanwhile, in Kedah, areas involved are Kuala Muda, Sik, Baling, Kulim and Bandar Baharu while in Penang, areas including Seberang Perai Utara, Seberang Perai Tengah and Seberang Perai Selatan are expected to experience similar weather conditions.

Also affected are Perak (Kerian, Larut, Matang Dan Selama, Hulu Perak, Kuala Kangsar, Kinta, Kampar, Batang Padang and Muallim), Kelantan (Pasir Mas, Jeli, Tanah Merah, Machang and Kuala Krai) and Terengganu (Besut and Kemaman).