KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in seven states until 9 pm today.

In a statement, MetMalaysia said the affected areas in Peninsular Malaysia are Larut, Matang and Selama, Kuala Kangsar and Kinta in Perak; Jeli, Kuala Krai and Gua Musang in Kelantan; Kemaman in Terengganu; Lipis and Jerantut in Pahang; as well as Kulai, Kota Tinggi and Johor Bahru in Johor.

The department said similar weather conditions are also expected in Kuching and Samarahan; Kanowit in Sibu; Tatau and Sebauh in Bintulu; and Lawas in Limbang, Sarawak.