SHAH ALAM, Nov 8 — The lasting rains and storms throughout the state is expected to go on until later tonight, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).
In a statement issued at 5pm, the agency said other states and territories which will be similarly affected include Seberang Perai Selatan in Penang, Perak, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, and Labuan.
“Similarly, Kedah (Kota Setar, Pokok Sena, Padang Terap, Yan, Pendang, Kuala Muda, Sik, Baling, Kulim and Bandar Baharu), Pahang (Tanah Tinggi Cameron, Raub, Bentong and Temerloh), and Johor (Tangkak, Segamat, Muar, Batu Pahat and Pontian) will also be affected,
“In East Malaysia, Sarawak’s affected districts include Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman (Sri Aman), Betong, Sarikei (Pakan, Sarikei and Meradong), Sibu (Sibu and Selangau), Mukah, Bintulu, Miri (Subis, Beluru and Marudi) and Limbang.
“For Sabah, it is Pedalaman (Sipitang, Tenom, Kuala Penyu, Beaufort and Nabawan), Pantai Barat, Tawau (Lahad Datu), Sandakan (Tongod and Kinabatangan) and Kudat,” it said.
The weather is expected to persist until 9pm.
MetMalaysia 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.
