By Nasuha Badrul Huzaini
SHAH ALAM, Oct 13 — Heavy rains, strong winds and thunderstorms are expected for five Selangor districts until 6pm today, said the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).
In a statement issued at 1.55pm, the agency said the districts include Sabak Bernam, Hulu Selangor, Gombak, Hulu Langat and Sepang.
“Other affected states and territories include Perlis, Kedah (Langkawi, Kubang Pasu, Kota Setar, Yan, Pendang, Kuala Muda, Sik, Baling, Kulim and Bandar Baharu), Penang, Perak, Pahang (Tanah Tinggi Cameron, Lipis, Raub and Bentong), Negeri Sembilan, Melaka and Johor (Tangkak, Muar, Batu Pahat, Kluang and Kota Tinggi)
“Meanwhile in east Malaysia, a similar weather pattern is expected to hit Sarawak: Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman and Betong,” the agency 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.
