By Sulyn Chong
SHAH ALAM, Nov 10 — Sabak Bernam, Kuala Selangor, Hulu Selangor, Klang, Gombak, Petaling and Hulu Langat are expected to be hit with thunderstorms, heavy rains and strong winds until 1am tomorrow, said the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).
In a warning issued at 9.10pm, the agency said similar weather conditions are also anticipated in Kuala Lumpur and Labuan.
“Inclement weather is also anticipated for several other areas namely Kedah (Baling), Perak (Hulu Perak, Kuala Kangsar, Kinta, Perak Tengah, Kampar, Bagan Datuk, Hilir Perak, Batang Padang and Muallim), and Pahang (Cameron Highlands, Lipis, Raub, Jerantut and Bentong).
“Other areas include Sarawak: Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman (Sri Aman), Betong, Sarikei (Sarikei), Kapit (Song, Kapit and Bukit Mabong), Miri (Subis and Beluru) and Limbang, as well as Sabah: Pedalaman (Sipitang, Tenom, Kuala Penyu, Beaufort and Nabawan), Tawau (Tawau) and Sandakan (Tongod),” it said.
MetMalaysia issues warnings whenever signs indicate a thunderstorm with 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 an hour for a single release.
