By Nasuha Badrul Huzaini
SHAH ALAM, Sept 30 — Two areas in Selangor will undergo thunderstorms, strong winds and heavy rains until 4pm today, said the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).
In a statement issued at 1pm, the agency said the districts include Kuala Selangor and Hulu Selangor.
“Other states and areas that will be similarly affected include Perlis, Kedah (Langkawi, Kubang Pasu, Kota Setar), Perak (Kinta, Kampar, Batang Padang and Muallim), Pahang (Cameron Highlands, Kuala Lipis and Raub), Negeri Sembilan (Jelebu, Kuala Pilah, Jempol and Tampin) as well as Johor (Tangkak, Segamat and Muar).
“Meanwhile in East Malaysia, inclement weather is expected in Sarawak (Kuching, Serian dan Mukah) and Sabah’s areas of Tawau, 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.
