<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 18): The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning for thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds across several areas in Peninsular Malaysia until 12pm on Tuesday.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>In a statement, MetMalaysia named the affected areas as Kedah (Kuala Muda and Yan), Penang, Perak (Bagan Datuk), and Selangor (Klang, Kuala Langat, Sepang, Kuala Selangor, Petaling, Sabak Bernam, and Gombak).</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Also affected are the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya.</p></div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Meanwhile, a similar warning has been issued for several other areas in Perak until 1pm, covering Kerian, Larut, Matang and Selama, Manjung, Perak Tengah, and Hilir Perak.</p></div>

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