By Nasuha Badrul Huzaini
SHAH ALAM, Jan 21 — Thunderstorms, heavy rains and strong winds are expected in five Selangor districts until 6pm today, says the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).
In a warning issued at 2.20pm on Facebook, the agency said the inclement weather will also forecasted to hit Labuan, Kedah (Kuala Muda, Sik, Baling, Kulim and Bandar Baharu), Penang, Perak (Hulu Perak and Muallim), Pahang (Raub, Bentong, Temerloh, Maran and Bera).
“Other areas including Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Johor (Tangkak, Muar, Batu Pahat and Pontian), Sarawak (Pusa, Saratok, Kabong, Sarikei, Meradong, Sibu, Selangau, Mukah, Bintulu, Subis and Miri) as well as Sabah (Tenom, Kuala Penyu, Beaufort, Nabawan, Keningau, Tambunan, Papar, Putatan, Penampang, Kota Kinabalu, Tuaran, Ranau, Lahad Datu and Sandakan) will be similarly affected,” the agency 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.
