SHAH ALAM, Aug 3 — Six districts in Selangor are expected to undergo thunderstorms, strong winds and heavy rains until 10am today, said the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).
In a warning issued at 7.50am on Facebook, it said the districts include Sabak Bernam, Kuala Selangor, Klang, Petaling, Kuala Langat and Sepang.
MetMalaysia also forecasted similar weather patterns for other states and territories in Putrajaya, Perlis, Penang, Kedah (Langkawi, Kubang Pasu, Kota Setar, Yan and Kuala Muda) and Perak (Kerian, Larut, Matang and Selama, Bagan Datuk and Hilir Perak).
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.
