SHAH ALAM, Oct 27 — The ongoing strong weather in three Selangor districts will last until later tonight, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).
In a statement issued at 6pm, the agency said the districts of Hulu Selangor, Gombak and Hulu Langat will experience heavy rains, strong winds and thunderstorms until 9pm.
"Other states and territories which will also be affected include Perlis, Negeri Sembilan (Jelebu and Jempol), Johor (Tangkak, Segamat, Muar and Mersing), and Penang (Seberang Perai Utara, Seberang Perai Tengah and Seberang Perai Selatan)
"Kedah (Langkawi, Kubang Pasu, Pokok Sena, Padang Terap, Pendang, Sik, Baling, Kulim and Bandar Baharu), Perak (Kerian, Larut, Matang Dan Selama, Kuala Kangsar, Kinta, Kampar, Batang Padang and Muallim), and Pahang (Tanah Tinggi Cameron, Lipis, Raub, Bentong, Temerloh, Kuantan, Bera, Pekan and Rompin) will also see inclement weather," it said.
In Sarawak, the affected areas include Betong, Sarikei, Mukah (Mukah) and Bintulu.
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.
