The Civil Protection Department urged people to drive with caution until about 9am on Thursday, as thunderstorms are expected.

In a post on Facebook, the CPD said thunderstorms are expected to affect Malta and Gozo within the next 13 hours.

"People are urged to drive with caution."

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