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The phase would continue until May, marking the end of the 2025/2026 Northeast Monsoon which began on Nov 13 last year. - Bernama file photo

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in four states as well as the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya until 7 pm today.

The department also has forecast hot weather and a lack of rain in most areas in Peninsular Malaysia, especially in the northern region and interior till the end of March. - Bernama photo

Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected to affect parts of Pahang, Johor and Sarawak until 4pm today, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (METMalaysia). Photo - Pixabay

The same alert was issued for Melaka and also Negeri Sembilan, involving Jelebu, Seremban, Port Dickson, Kuala Pilah and Rembau. - Bernama file photo

In Sabah, the affected areas are the interiors (Tenom, Beaufort, Nabawan, Keningau and Tambunan), the West Coast (Papar, Penampang, Kota Kinabalu and Tuaran) and Tawau. - Bernama file photo

Thunderstorms and rain are forecast for most states in Peninsular Malaysia, the east coast of Sabah and several areas in Sarawak on the first day of the Chinese New Year tomorrow, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia). Photo - Pixabay

In East Malaysia, Limbang in Sarawak is affected. In Sabah, the warning covers the Interior areas of Nabawan and Keningau, Tawau division (Tawau and Lahad Datu) and Kudat division (Pitas). - Bernama file photo

A policeman cast his early votes for the Kinabatangan parliamentary by-election and the Lamag state by-election at the Kinabatangan District Police Headquarters on Jan 20. Bernama FILE PIX