KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 -- The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued thunderstorm warnings for several states, forecasting intense rainfall, strong winds, and thunderstorms across the northern, east coast, and central regions of the peninsula.

The warnings, issued at 8:30am, are valid until noon today.

The northern region is expected to be heavily impacted, with warnings in place for Perlis and Penang, as well as several districts in Kedah, including Langkawi, Kubang Pasu, Kota Setar, Pokok Sena, Yan, Pendang, Kuala Muda, Kulim, and Bandar Baharu. In Perak, the warnings cover Kerian, Larut, Matang and Selama, and Hulu Perak.

In Kelantan, the warning extends to Tumpat, Pasir Mas, Kota Bharu, Jeli, Tanah Merah, Bacho...