By Nasuha Badrul Huzaini
SHAH ALAM, July 15 — Heavy rains, strong winds and thunderstorms are expected to hit three districts in Selangor until 6pm today, said the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).
In a statement issued at 2.35pm, the agency said the districts include Petaling, Kuala Langat and Sepang.
“Other states and territories which will be affected include Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Johor (Kota Tinggi and Johor Bahru), Sabah (Tambunan, Ranau, Sandakan and Kudat),” it said.
The agency 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.