SHAH ALAM, Aug 24 — The district of Hulu Langat is expected to undergo heavy rains, strong winds and thunderstorms until 9pm tonight said the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).
In a statement issued at 6.40pm, the agency said other states and areas which will also be affected include Labuan, Perak (Kuala Kangsar, Kinta, Kampar, Batang Padang and Muallim), Negeri Sembilan (Jelebu), Sarawak: Kuching (Kuching), Serian (Serian), Samarahan, Betong, Sarikei (Sarikei and Meradong), Sibu (Sibu and Selangau), Mukah, Bintulu (Tatau) and Limbang, and Sabah: Pedalaman (Kuala Penyu, Keningau and Tambunan), Pantai Barat (Ranau) and Sandakan (Telupid).
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.
