KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 -- The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a weather alert for ten states and territories, warning of impending thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds expected to persist until 5.00pm this evening.

According to the notice issued at 3.00pm, the affected areas in Peninsular Malaysia include the entire state of Perlis, as well as extensive parts of Kedah covering Kubang Pasu, Kota Setar, Pokok Sena, Padang Terap, Yan, Pendang, Kuala Muda, Sik, Baling, Kulim, and Bandar Baharu.

In Penang, the warning is in effect for Seberang Perai Utara, Tengah, and Selatan, while Perak sees alerts for Larut, Matang and Selama, Hulu Perak, Kuala Kangsar, Kinta, Kampar, Bagan Datuk, Hilir Perak, Batang Pad...