By Jerry Choong
SHAH ALAM, May 2 — The first day of Hari Raya Aidilfitri is likely to be a damp one as the Malaysia Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has predicted heavy rains, strong winds and thunderstorms for three districts in Selangor.
In a statement issued at 2.40pm, the agency said the districts include Hulu Selangor, Gombak and Hulu Langat.
"Other states and territories which are expected to undergo inclement weather include Kuala Lumpur, Perlis, Kedah, Penang and Perak.
"Kelantan (Jeli, Machang, Pasir Puteh, Kuala Krai and Gua Musang) Terengganu (Besut, Setiu, Hulu Terengganu and Dungun) Pahang (Tanah Tinggi Cameron, Lipis, Raub, Bentong, Temerloh, Maran, Bera, Pekan and Rompin) Negeri Sembilan (Jelebu, Kuala Pilah, Jempol and Tampin) and Johor (Segamat, Kluang, Mersing, Kulai and Kota Tinggi) will also see strong weather," it said.
In East Malaysia, Sarawak's affected areas include Kuching, Sri Aman, Betong (Betong), Sarikei (Pakan and Julau), Sibu and Kapit (Song) while in Sabah it is Pedalaman (Sipitang, Beaufort and Tambunan), Pantai Barat (Ranau), Tawau (Kunak and Lahad Datu), Sandakan (Kinabatangan) dan Kudat (Pitas and Kudat)
The inclement weather pattern is expected to persist until 6pm.
MetMalaysia 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.
