MetMalaysia issues strong winds, rough seas warning for South China Sea


KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a category one warning of strong winds and rough seas which are expected to occur in several areas over the waters of the South China Sea from Tuesday (Oct 18) until Thursday (Oct 20).

MetMalaysia said, in a statement Monday (Oct 17), that strong winds with speeds of up to 40 to 50 kilometres per hour and waves up to 3.5m high are expected to occur in the waters of Timur Condore, Reef North, Layang-Layang, Pelawan and Labuan.

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