SHAH ALAM, Nov 13 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds affecting five districts in Selangor until noon today.
According to MetMalaysia, the affected districts are Sabak Bernam, Kuala Selangor, Kuala Langat, Sepang and Klang.
Several other states are also expected to experience similar weather conditions, including Perlis; Kedah (Pendang, Padang Terap, Kota Setar, Pokok Sena, Langkawi, Kubang Pasu and Yan); Perak (Bagan Datuk and Manjung); Kelantan (Tumpat, Pasir Puteh, Bachok, Kota Bharu, Pasir Mas, Jeli, Tanah Merah and Machang); and Pahang (Pulau Tioman).
The warning also covers Negeri Sembilan (Port Dickson) and Sabah, including Sandakan (Kinabatangan, Sandakan, Labuk and Sugut, and Paitan), Tawau and Kudat (Pitas and Kudat).
The alert was issued following signs that thunderstorms with rainfall intensity exceeding 20mm per hour were imminent or expected to persist for more than an hour.
MetMalaysia explained that thunderstorm warnings are short-term alerts, with each warning valid for no more than six hours.
The public is advised to remain vigilant against changing weather conditions and refer to MetMalaysia's official channels for the latest updates.
