SHAH ALAM, Oct 11 — The Malaysian Meteorology Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in Selangor until noon today.
In a statement issued at 2.35pm today, MetMalaysia said that similar weather conditions will also be experienced in Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Labuan and eight other states.
The eight states include Perak (Larut, Matang and Selama, Hulu Perak, Kuala Kangsar, Kinta, Kampar, Batang Padang and Muallim, Terengganu (Kemaman), Pahang (Cameron Highlands, Lipis, Raub, Bentong, Temerloh, Bera and Rompin), Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Johor (Tangkak, Segamat, Muar, Batu Pahat, Kluang, Mersing and Kota Tinggi, Sarawak (Miri and Limbang), and Sabah: Pedalaman (Sipitang, Kuala Penyu and Beaufort), Pantai Barat (Penampang, Kota Kinabalu and Tuaran) and Tawau.
The warning by MetMalaysia is issued when there are signs of thunderstorms with rainfall intensity exceeding 20mm/hour or expected to take place for over an hour.
The thunderstorm warning is a short-term warning which is valid within six hours after it was issued.
