KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 — Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected to hit seven states until 5pm today, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).

In a weather warning issued at 3.15 pm, MetMalaysia said the affected areas in Perak are Kerian, Larut, Matang and Selama, Hulu Perak, and Kuala Kangsar.

In Selangor, the warning covers Hulu Langat and Sepang, while in Negeri Sembilan it involves Jelebu, Seremban, Port Dickson, Kuala Pilah and Rembau.

On the east coast, the adverse weather is forecast to affect the Kelantan districts of Tumpat, Pasir Mas, Kota Bharu, Jeli, Tanah Merah, Bachok, Machang and Pasir Puteh, as well as Kuala Nerus and Kuala Terengganu in Terengganu.

Meanwhile, in Sarawak, the warning covers Kuching (Bau and Kuching), Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman, Kapit (Song and Bukit Mabong), Bintulu (Bintulu and Sebauh), and Miri (Subis, Beluru and Marudi), while in Sabah, it covers Tawau (Lahad Datu). — Bernama