By Jerry Choong
SHAH ALAM, May 3 — It looks set to be a wet Hari Raya Aidilfitri as the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) forecasted heavy rains, strong winds and thunderstorms for over half of Selangor's districts.
In a statement issued at 8.55am, it said the districts include Sabak Bernam, Kuala Selangor, Klang, Petaling, Kuala Langat and Sepang.
"Other states and territories that will be affected include Putrajaya, Perlis, Penang, Kedah (Langkawi, Kubang Pasu, Kota Setar, Yan and Kuala Muda) and Perak (Kerian, Larut, Matang Dan Selama, Manjung, Perak Tengah, Bagan Datuk and Hilir Perak)
"In East Malaysia, only Sarawak will be affected with its areas including Kuching (Kuching) and Samarahan (Samarahan and Asajaya)" said the agency.
The weather is expected to persist until 12pm.
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.
