For those working and living in the Klang Valley, the drive home after work is going to be a nightmare thanks to heavy rainfall and flash floods.
According to the Star newspaper, the weather is expected to continue for another two weeks. Meteorological Department director-general Che Gayah Ismail said: “We expect the typical inter- monsoon weather, which is afternoon thunderstorms, to continue until the end of the month.”
Heavy rainfall is defined as 50mm of rainfall per hour or more.
Those living in the west coast states have it worse though, as they are expected to experience more frequent thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in the evenings and at night. The article indicated that the entire west coast, west Sabah and the interior of Sarawak will experience heavy rain throughout October.
Klang Valley is expected to be badly hit by heavy rainfall and flash floods. You are advised to get the latest information on weather conditions by visiting the MET website at www.met.gov.my or you can even call its 24-hour hotline 03 7967 8116.
You are also advised to listen to traffic and news reports on the radio to listen up for areas hit by flash floods.
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