The Meteorological Department issued an alert on thunderstorms and heavy rain occurring in several areas in Pahang and Sarawak throughout this morning.

According to a statement from the department today, the areas affected in Pahang were the districts of Rompin, Pekan, Maran, Bera and Kuantan.

At the same time, the same situation was also expected in Sarawak involving the Divisions of Kapit (Song district), Sibu (Kanowit district), Sarikei (Julau, Bintagor, Sarikei and Pakan districts), Betong (Betong and Saratok districts), Sri Aman, Samarahan (Asa Jaya, Samarahan, Simunjan and Serian districts) and in Kuching.

The thunder storms and heavy rain could lead to strong winds blowing in the affected areas.

- Bernama