SHAH ALAM, Aug 24 — The Petaling district is expected to undergo heavy rains, strong winds and thunderstorms until 7pm, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).
In a statement issued at 4.25pm, the agency said the strong weather is also expected to affect Kuala Lumpur.
“Other states and territories include Perak (Kuala Kangsar, Kinta, Kampar and Batang Padang), Kelantan (Gua Musang), Terengganu (Dungun), Pahang (Tanah Tinggi Cameron and Lipis), Sarawak: Kuching (Bau and Lundu), Betong (Saratok and Kabong), Sarikei (Sarikei and Meradong), Sibu (Sibu and Selangau), Mukah (Tanjung Manis, Daro and Mukah) and Limbang, and Sabah: Pedalaman (Sipitang, Tenom and Beaufort), Pantai Barat (Papar, Penampang, Kota Kinabalu, Tuaran and Kota Belud), Sandakan (Telupid and Sandakan) and Kudat,” it said.
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.
