By Nasuha Badrul Huzaini
SHAH ALAM, April 14 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rains and strong winds for three Selangor districts until 6pm.
In a statement issued at 3pm, it said the districts include Kuala Selangor, Hulu Selangor and Hulu Langat.
MetMalaysia also forecasted similar weather patterns for Perlis, Kedah (Langkawi, Kubang Pasu, Kuala Muda, Kulim and Bandar Baharu), Penang, Perak (Kerian, Larut, Matang and Selama, Kuala Kangsar, Manjung, and Kampar) and Kelantan (Jeli).
Other states and territories include Terengganu (Setiu, Kuala Nerus, Hulu Terengganu, Kuala Terengganu and Marang), Pahang (Tanah Tinggi Cameron, Lipis, Raub, Bentong, Bera and Rompin), Negeri Sembilan, Sarawak ( Mukah and Bintulu) and Sabah (Tawau and Sandakan)
The agency issues warnings whenever signs indicate a thunderstorm with a rain intensity exceeding 20 mm that is close to or is expected to occur for more than an hour.
A thunderstorm warning is a short-term warning valid for a period not exceeding six hours for a single release.
