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MET dept issues warning on strong winds, rough seas

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department has warned of northeasterly winds of 40-50 km per hour, with waves up to 3.5 metres expected to occur over the waters off Terengganu, Pahang, East Johore, Sarawak and West Sabah until Tuesday (Nov 6).

The department in a statement issued today said the condition was dangerous to small crafts, recreational sea activities, fishing and ferry services.

“The coastal areas of Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, East Johore and Sarawak are also vulnerable to choppy seas until Tuesday (Nov 6).

It also issued second category warning on strong northeasterly winds of 50-60 km per hour with waves up to 4.5 metres expected to occur over the waters off east of Condore dan west of Reef North until Tuesday (Nov 6).

The condition is dangerous to all shipping and coastal activities including fishing and ferry services, it said.

It said strong northeasterly winds of 40-50 km per hour with waves up to 3.5 metres are expected to occur over the waters off southeast of Samui, Tioman, Bunguran, west of Condore, Reef South, east of Reef North, Layang-layang, Labuan and Palawan until Tuesday (Nov 6).

–BERNAMA

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