KUALA LUMPUR: The severe storm that struck Sijangkang, Selangor, on Wednesday (Oct 15) was caused by the movement of a squall line that brought thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds over a short period.
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) Faculty of Forestry and Environment senior lecturer Dr Zulfa Hanan Ash'aari said the west coast areas of Peninsular Malaysia, such as Selangor, were more exposed to squall lines that form over the Straits of Melaka, making areas like Sijangkang prone to severe storms from time to time.
