By Nasuha Badrul Huzaini
SHAH ALAM, Dec 4 — Five areas in Selangor are expected to be hit with thunderstorms, heavy rains and strong winds until 11am, says the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).
In a statement issued at 8.50am, it said the affected areas are Kuala Selangor, Klang, Petaling, Kuala Langat and Sepang.
“Similar weather conditions are also anticipated in Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Port Dickson in Negeri Sembilan,” the agency said on Facebook.
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.