By Nasuha Badrul Huzaini
SHAH ALAM, Dec 22 — Selangor is expected to be hit with thunderstorms and heavy rains until 4pm today, says the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).
In a warning issued at 1.20pm on Facebook, the agency said similar weather conditions are also anticipated in Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and six other states.
“Other areas that will be affected include Melaka, Perak (Kerian, Larut, Matang Dan Selama, Manjung, Bagan Datuk, Hilir Perak, Batang Padang and Muallim), Negeri Sembilan (Jelebu, Seremban, Port Dickson, Kuala Pilah, Rembau and Tampin) and Johor (Tangkak and Muar).
“Meanwhile in east Malaysia, the inclement weather is expected to occur in Sarawak (Kuching, Samarahan, Miri, Sibu, Bintulu and Limbang) and Sabah (inland, west coast, Sandakan and Kudat),” 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.
