SHAH ALAM, Sept 2 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has forecasted heavy rains, strong winds and thunderstorms for over half of Selangor’s districts.
In a statement issued at 12.30pm, it said the districts include Sabak Bernam, Klang, Gombak, Petaling and Hulu Langat.
“Other states and territories which will be affected include Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Kedah (Padang Terap, Yan, Pendang, Kuala Muda, Sik, Baling, Kulim and Bandar Baharu), Perak (Kerian, Larut, Matang and Selama, Manjung, Bagan Datuk and Hilir Perak) and Pahang (Jerantut and Bentong).
“Also affected is Johor (Mersing and Kota Tinggi), Sarawak: Sri Aman, and Sabah: Pantai Barat (Papar, Putatan, Penampang, Kota Kinabalu, Tuaran and Kota Belud) and Sandakan (Kinabatangan).
The weather is expected to persist until 3pm.
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.
