By Jerry Choong
SHAH ALAM, Aug 29 — The ongoing inclement weather in Selangor has now included another district, as the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) predicts the rainfall will last until tonight.
In a statement issued at 5.15pm, it said the districts include Sabak Bernam, Kuala Selangor, Hulu Selangor, Klang, Gombak, Petaling, Hulu Langat and Sepang.
"Other states and territories that will also see strong weather include Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Johor (Mersing and Kota Tinggi) Kelantan (Jeli, Tanah Merah, Machang and Kuala Krai) and Pahang (Tanah Tinggi Cameron, Lipis, Raub and Bentong)
"Kedah (Pokok Sena, Padang Terap, Pendang, Kuala Muda, Sik and Baling) Perak (Kerian, Larut, Matang Dan Selama, Kuala Kangsar, Manjung, Kinta, Perak Tengah, Kampar, Bagan Datuk, Hilir Perak, Batang Padang and Muallim) and Negeri Sembilan (Jelebu, Seremban, Kuala Pilah and Rembau) will similarly be affected," said the agency.
In East Malaysia, Sarawak's affected areas include Bintulu and Miri (Subis, Beluru, Miri and Marudi). The weather is expected to persist until 9pm.
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.
