Rain, thunderstorms expected in several states next week, says MetMalaysia

A file picture of a storm clouds and lightning over Kuala Lumpur. - ART CHEN/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: The Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) predicts that thunderstorms and rain – especially in the afternoon – will occur in several states ahead of the Chinese New Year celebrations next week.

MetMalaysia deputy director-general of operations Lim Ze Hui said thunderstorms and rain in the afternoon were expected in several areas in Kedah, Perak, Negri Sembilan, Selangor, Melaka, Sabah and Sarawak.