By Nasuha Badrul Huzaini
SHAH ALAM, July 24 — All districts in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya are expected to undergo heavy showers, thunderstorms and strong winds until 6pm today, said the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).
In a statement issued at 3:40pm, the agency said similar weather patterns are also expected in Perak, Melaka and Perlis.
“Other states and territories which will be affected include Kedah (Kubang Pasu, Kota Setar, Pokok Sena, Padang Terap, Kuala Muda and Bandar Baharu), Penang (Seberang Perai Selatan), Terengganu (Hulu Terengganu, Marang and Dungun), Pahang (Raub, Bentong, Pekan and Rompin) and Negeri Sembilan (Jelebu, Seremban, Port Dickson, Kuala Pilah, Rembau and Tampin)
“Johor (Tangkak, Segamat, Muar, Batu Pahat, Pontian, Kulai and Johor Bahru, Sarawak (Limbang) and Sabah (Sipitang, Beaufort, Tuaran, Kota Belud, Kota Marudu and Pitas) will be similarly affected,” the agency said.
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.
