Heavy rain and strong winds forecast nationwide, MetMalaysia issues sweeping alert until evening

Heavy rain and strong winds forecast nationwide, MetMalaysia issues sweeping alert until evening

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected to hit nearly all states across the country until 6.00pm this evening. The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) issued an alert at 3.50 pm, stating that the affected states in the northern region are Perlis and Kedah, covering the districts of Kubang Pasu, Kota Setar, Pokok Sena, Padang Terap, Yan, Pendang and Sik.In Perak, the areas involved are Kerian, L…