PETALING JAYA: The next 24 hours will be critical for Kuala Lumpur, Selangor and parts of Pahang as Tropical Storm Senyar is expected to pass through these areas before heading across the rest of the country.

MetMalaysia director-general Dr Hisham Anip said rainfall of between 200mm and 300mm is expected during this period. The rain is expected to ease by Sunday as the storm moves into the South China Sea.


“This is the first time MetMalaysia has observed such a storm forming in the Straits of Malacca,” he said during a press conference here.

“Strong winds of up to 50km/h are expected from today and will continue for at least the next 24 hours.

“Malaysia usually experiences winds of only 10 to 20km/h, but Tropical Storm Senyar has intensified due to warm sea temperatures and La Niña conditions,” Hisham explained.

He advised the public to drive cautiously and to keep important documents in a safe place during the storm.

Hisham also said MetMalaysia is providing regular weather updates to KLIA authorities.