KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued warnings for thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds in several areas across Sabah and Sarawak until 1:00 am tonight.

In a statement, MetMalaysia announced that the affected areas in Sarawak are Sibu, Sarikei, Sri Aman, Betong (Betong and Saratok), Serian, Kuching, Limbang, Miri, Bintulu (Bintulu and Sebauh), Samarahan, and Kapit (Song).

In Sabah, the affected areas include Sandakan (Kinabatangan, Tongod, Sandakan, Telupid, and Labuk & Sugut), Tawau (Lahad Datu), Interiors (Pensiangan, Sipitang, Tenom, Sook, Beaufort, Membakut, and Keningau), as well as the West Coast (Papar).