By Sulyn Chong
SHAH ALAM, March 10 — Thunderstorms, heavy rains and strong winds are expected to hit over half of Selangor until 10pm today, says the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).
In a warning issued at 6.30pm on Facebook, the agency said that inclement weather is anticipated for Sabak Bernam, Kuala Selangor, Hulu Selangor, Klang, Gombak, Petaling, Kuala Langat and Sepang
“Other states to see similar bad weather are Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya.
“Kedah (Bandar Baharu), Penang (Seberang Perai Selatan) and Perak (Kerian, Larut, Matang Dan Selama, Bagan Datuk, Hilir Perak, Batang Padang and Muallim) are also forecasted to be hit by stormy weather,” it said.
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.