SHAH ALAM, Sept 9 — Inclement weather has been predicted in four Selangor districts, which is expected to last until later tonight, said the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia)
In a statement issued at 6.40pm, the agency said the districts include Hulu Selangor, Gombak, Petaling and Hulu Langat.
"Other states and territories which will also be affected include Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Kelantan (Jeli and Tanah Merah), Negeri Sembilan (Jelebu and Jempol) and Perak (Hilir Perak, Batang Padang and Muallim)
"Pahang (Bentong, Maran, Kuantan, Bera, Pekan and Rompin), Johor (Segamat, Kluang, Mersing and Kota Tinggi), Sarawak including Mukah, Bintulu, Miri (Subis, Beluru, Miri and Marudi) dan Limbang, as well as Sabah including Pedalaman (Sipitang, Kuala Penyu, Beaufort and Tambunan), Pantai Barat, Sandakan (Telupid and Beluran) and Kudat will also see strong weather," it said.
The weather is expected to persist until 10pm.
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.
