Heavy rain, lightning, strong winds expected in Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, other areas until 9pm (June 29)

Kuching streets drenched by heavy downpour. Photo credit: imaad whd/Unsplash
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By DayakDaily Team

KUCHING, June 29: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning for several areas across Sarawak, forecasting heavy rain, strong winds, and lightning until 9pm tonight.

The affected divisions include Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sibu, Mukah (Matu, Dalat, and Mukah), Kapit (Song and Kapit), Bintulu, Miri (Subis, Miri, and Marudi), and Limbang (Limbang).

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The warning, issued at 5.40pm today, indicates potential thunderstorms with rainfall intensity exceeding 20mm/hour, expected to last for more than an hour.

MetMalaysia clarified that thunderstorm alerts are short-term warnings valid for up to six hours, based on observed or expected severe weather conditions. — DayakDaily

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