{News} 080804 Haze Hampers Visibility In Straits Of Malacca

Haze Hampers Visibility In Straits Of Malacca

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- The Meteorological Department Monday issued a warning on low visibility of below 5km due to haze in the northern part of the Straits of Malacca.In a statement today, it said the hazy conditions are expected to continue till Aug 7 and were dangerous to ships that did not have navigational equipment.The department also issued a warning on strong Southwesterly winds of 40-50km/h and rough seas with waves up to 3.5m over Condore and Terumbu Layang Layang waters.These conditions which are dangerous for small crafts, recreational sea activities and sea sports, are expected to continue till Aug 6.Another warning issued was for thunderstorms over waters off Kedah, Penang and Perak which are expected to last till noon Monday.The thunderstorms can cause strong winds of up to 40km/h and rough seas of up to 2.5m and are dangerous to small boats.-- BERNAMA

Source: http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/v3/news.php?id=350421

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