Heavy rain, strong winds forecast in Kuching, several areas in Sarawak, notice valid until 5pm (March 24)

Mar 24, 2024 @ 14:53

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By DayakDaily Team

KUCHING, March 24: A thunderstorm warning was issued for several areas in Sarawak this afternoon by Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).

Anticipated weather conditions include thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds affecting Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman (Sri Aman), Betong, Sarikei (Sarikei), and Mukah (Tanjung Manis). The warning, which was issued at 2pm today, will remain in effect until 5pm.

“A warning is issued when there are signs of a thunderstorm with a rain intensity greater than 20 mm/hour that is approaching or expected to last for more than an hour. A thunderstorm warning is a short-term warning that is valid for a maximum of six hours per release,” it highlighted. — DayakDaily

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