Malaysian Meteorology Department on Tuesday forecast heavy rains and strong wind in northern peninsula because of Typhoon Durian.

 

Typhoon Durian was tracking south-westerly from the southeast of Vietnam at 24 kilometers per hour, crossing the Thai Gulf and heading to Malaysia, it said in a statement.

 

As a result, heavy rains and strong winds are forecast to hit most places in Kelantan, Terengganu, Kedah and Perlis states from Tuesday night until Wednesday night, the department said.

 

(Xinhua News Agency December 6, 2006)