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Heavy rain, thunderstorms in eight Selangor districts, Klang Valley until 4pm

SHAH ALAM, Oct 7 — The Malaysian Meteorology Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in eight districts in Selangor until 4pm today.

The districts affected are Kuala Selangor, Hulu Selangor, Klang, Gombak, Petaling, Kuala Langat, Hulu Langat and Sepang.

In a statement issued at 11.55am, MetMalaysia said that similar weather conditions will also be experienced in Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Perlis as well as seven other states.

This includes Kedah (Langkawi, Kubang Pasu, Kota Setar, Yan and Kuala Muda), Perak (Muallim), Terengganu (Kuala Nerus, Kuala Terengganu and Marang), Pahang (Bentong), Negeri Sembilan (Jelebu, Seremban, Port Dickson, Kuala Pilah and Rembau), Melaka (Alor Gajah and Melaka Tengah) and Johor (Kluang, Mersing, Pontian, Kulai, Kota Tinggi and Johor Bahru.

“The warning is issued when there are signs of thunderstorms with rainfall intensity exceeding 20mm/hour or expected to take place for over an hour.

“Thunderstorms warning is a short-term warning which is valid within six hours after it was issued,” the statement read.

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