KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 -- The Malaysian Meteorological Department has issued a thunderstorm warning for several states, forecasting heavy rain and strong winds across multiple regions this morning.

The warning remains in effect until 11:00am today. Severe weather is expected across the northern and southern corridors.

In Kedah, residents in Kubang Pasu, Kota Setar, Pokok Sena, Yan, Pendang, Kuala Muda, Kulim, and Bandar Baharu should brace for impact, while the entire state of Penang is also under alert.

Similarly, Perak is expecting heavy rain in Kerian, Larut, Matang, and Selama, and Pahang's Rompin district is also highlighted.

The warning extends to Johor, specifically affecting Tangkak, Segamat, Muar, Batu Pahat, Pontian, and Joho...