KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (METMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm and heavy rain warning for several states until 4pm today.

The alert, released at 12.30pm today, includes areas in Perlis, Penang and Kedah, particularly in Langkawi, Yan, Kuala Muda, Baling, Kulim and Bandar Baharu.

In Perak, the affected districts include Kerian, Larut, Matang and Selama, Hulu Perak, Manjung, Perak Tengah, Bagan Datuk and Hilir Perak.

Further warnings were issued for Kelantan (Pasir Mas, Jeli, Tanah Merah, Machang, Pasir Puteh and Kuala Krai) and Terengganu (Besut and Setiu).

Selangor, along with Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, are also expected to experience adverse weather.

Additional areas at risk include Negri Sembilan (Seremban, Port Dickson, Kuala Pilah, Rembau and Tampin), Melaka and Johor.

In East Malaysia, Sarawak (Limbang and Lawas) and parts of Sabah, specifically the interior regions of Sipitang, Tenom, Kuala Penyu, Beaufort and the western coastal area of Papar are also listed.

The department advised the public to remain vigilant and take precautions due to potential flash floods, fallen trees and dangerous driving conditions.

For real-time updates, METMalaysia encourages the public to monitor official channels and its myCuaca mobile app.