By Sulyn Chong
SHAH ALAM, Dec 6 — The whole of Selangor is predicted to be hit with thunderstorms, heavy rains and strong winds until 7pm today, says the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).
In a warning issued at 3.50pm on Facebook, the agency said that the inclement weather is also anticipated throughout Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Perlis, Perak, Melaka and Johor.
“Meanwhile, stormy weather is also expected in Kedah (Kubang Pasu, Kota Setar, Kuala Muda, Sik, Baling, Kulim and Bandar Baharu), Penang (North, South and Central Seberang Perai), Terengganu (Hulu Terengganu, Dungun and Kemaman), Pahang (Cameron Highlands, Jerantut, Maran, Kuantan, Pekan and Rompin) and Negeri Sembilan (Seremban, Port Dickson and Rembau).
“Similar weather conditions are also forecasted for Sarawak: Kuching (Kuching), Samarahan, Sri Aman, Betong, Sarikei (Pakan, Sarikei and Meradong), Sibu (Sibu and Selangau), Mukah, Bintulu and Miri (Subis) as well as Sabah: Pantai Barat (Papar, Putatan and Penampang) and Sandakan (Tongod and Kinabatangan),” 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.
