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Several areas in state to see squally weather

27 Oct 2022, 7:33 AM
Several areas in state to see squally weather
Several areas in state to see squally weather

SHAH ALAM, Oct 27 — Inclement weather is expected to affect three Selangor districts until early this evening, said the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia)

In a statement issued at 2.10pm, the agency said the districts include Hulu Selangor, Gombak and Hulu Langat.

"Other states and territories which will be similarly affected include Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi in Kedah, Jelebu in Negeri Sembilan, Perak (Kerian and Larut, Matang Dan Selama) and Pahang (Cameron Highlands, Raub and Bentong).

"In Sarawak, the affected areas include Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sarikei (Sarikei and Meradong), Mukah (Tanjung Manis, Daro and Matu) and Miri (Telang Usan)," it said.

The weather is expected to persist until 5pm.

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.

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