KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) warns of strong winds and rough seas in certain parts of local and neighboring coastal areas until July 26.
In its statement released at 10.40 this morning, it issued a Category One warning of strong winds between 40 and 50 km/h with waves up to 3.5 meters high expected for the northern portion of the Straits of Melaka, northeast Samui, north Condore, north Reef, Layang-Layang, and Palawan.
The statement says, “The strong winds and choppy seas pose great danger to small boats, sea-going activities, and water sports.”
The department also issued a Category Two warning of westerly winds between 50 and 60 km/h with waves up to 4.5 meters high in the waters off Phuket.
It cautions that these weather conditions are extremely hazardous for all maritime and boating activities, including fishing and ferry services. – Bernama
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