Weatherman Warns Of Thunderstorms In Melaka Strait

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Anglers and owners of small boats have been advised not to go out to sea today and tomorrow. (Bernama pic)ALOR SETAR: Thunderstorms in the northern waters of the Strait of Melaka today and tomorrow could pose a danger to anglers and small boat operators at sea.
Kedah meteorological office director Muhammad Khalil Abdul Aziz said among the states expected to experience the thunderstorms today were Penang, Kedah and Perlis.
Tomorrow, it would only involve Kedah and Perlis.
“Anglers and owners of small boats are advised not to go to sea today and tomorrow due to the unpredictable weather conditions.
“If they are already at sea, they should look for a place to take shelter from thunderstorms and strong winds.
“We do not want a recurrence of the boat-sinking incident in Langkawi yesterday,” he said.
Yesterday, all four crew members and 14 anglers, aged between 26 and 55, were rescued by a fishing boat at 7.30pm after the boat they were on sank at 2.15pm in Pulau Beras Basah waters near Langkawi.
Two of the victims, who suffered injuries to their hands and feet, were taken to Sultanah Maliha Hospital, Langkawi.
Khalil advised anglers or owners of small boats who wished to go to sea to be more aware of current weather conditions and heed the advice of the authorities.
“They can get the latest information on weather conditions at http://www.met.gov.my/forecast/marine/fishery/Co009.
“If possible, wait for weather conditions to improve before heading out to sea to avoid untoward incidents”, he said, adding that the current weather was due to the monsoon surge from the South China Sea. - FMT

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