KUCHING (April 14): Heavy rain and thunderstorms have been forecast in the southern and northern parts of Sarawak until 6pm this evening.

In a notice by Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), areas affected are Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman, Betong, Sarikei (Pakan and Julau), Miri and Limbang.

Similar weather conditions have also been forecasted in Sabah, particularly at the interior (Sipitang, Tenom, Kuala Penyu, Beaufort, Nabawan and Keningau), west coast (Papar, Putatan, Penampang, Kota Kinabalu, Tuaran and Kota Belud), Sandakan (Tongod, Telupid, Kinabatangan and Sandakan) and Kudat (Kota Marudu) .

Rain and thunderstorms are set to occur in Perak (Larut, Matang Dan Selama, Hulu Perak and Kuala Kangsar); Kelantan (Jeli, Tanah Merah, Machang and Kuala Krai); Terengganu (Hulu Terengganu and Dungun); Pahang (Maran and Pekan); Selangor (Hulu Langat), and Labuan