SHAH ALAM, Aug 20 — Heavy rains, strong winds and thunderstorms are expected to hit three districts in Selangor until 5pm today, said the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).
In a statement issued at 2.45pm, the agency said the districts include Sabak Bernam, Hulu Selangor dan Gombak.
“Other states and territories which will be affected include Penang, Johor, Kedah (Kulim), Perak (Kuala Kangsar, Manjung, Kinta, Perak Tengah, Kampar, Bagan Datuk, Hilir Perak, Batang Padang and Muallim), Kelantan (Tumpat, Pasir Mas, Jeli and Tanah Merah), Terengganu (Hulu Terengganu, Kuala Terengganu, Marang, Dungun and Kemaman), Pahang (Tanah Tinggi Cameron, Lipis, Raub, Bentong, Pekan and Rompin), Negeri Sembilan (Jelebu, Jempol and Tampin), Melaka (Jasin), Sarawak: Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman (Sri Aman) Bintulu and Limbang (Lawas), and Sabah: Pedalaman (Sipitang, Kuala Penyu, Beaufort and Tambunan), Pantai Barat 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.
