MetMalaysia issues Typhoon Fung-Wong advisory for South China Sea and thunderstorm warning for Perlis, Kedah, Penang, Perak, Selangor, KL, Putrajaya, NS and Johor
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department has issued an advisory on Typhoon Fung-Wong currently located about 129 km southwest of Vigan City in the Philippines.
The typhoon is moving west-northwest at 30 km/h with maximum wind speeds reaching 120 km/h.
It was detected at latitude 17.4 north and longitude 119.2 east, approximately 1,196 km northeast of Kudat, Sabah.
This weather system may cause strong winds and rough seas over South China Sea waters.
Meanwhile, MetMalaysia also issued a thunderstorm warning for multiple states effective until noon today.
The warning covers Perlis, Kedah, Penang, Perak, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Negeri Sembilan and Johor.
Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected in several districts including Langkawi, Kubang Pasu, Kota Setar and Kuala Muda in Kedah.
Affected Perak districts include Kerian, Larut, Matang, Selama, Manjung, Perak Tengah, Bagan Datuk and Hilir Perak.
Similar conditions are forecast for Sabak Bernam, Hulu Selangor, Gombak, Petaling, Hulu Langat and Sepang in Selangor.
The warning also includes Jelebu and Seremban in Negeri Sembilan, plus Muar, Batu Pahat, Pontian, Kulai, Kota Tinggi and Johor Bahru in Johor. – Bernama
