KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 -- The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has triggered a thunderstorm alert for several states across Peninsular Malaysia, Sarawak, Sabah, and the Federal Territory of Labuan.

Residents are urged to prepare for heavy rainfall, strong winds, and lightning. The warning, issued at 5.15pm, stays active until 9.00pm.

Affected areas

Peninsular Malaysia:

Kedah: Pendang, Kuala Muda, Sik, Baling, Kulim, and Bandar Baharu

Perak: Larut, Matang and Selama, Hulu Perak, Kuala Kangsar, Kinta, Kampar, Batang Padang, and Muallim

Kelantan: Jeli, Kuala Krai, and Gua Musang

Terengganu: Hulu Terengganu, Marang, Dungun, and Kemaman

Pahang: Cameron Highlands, Lipis, Raub, Bentong, Bera, and Rompin

Selangor: Hulu Se...