Heavy rain, strong winds forecast over Betong, Sarikei, Limbang, notice valid until 9pm (April 3)

Thunderstorm. ā€” DayakDaily.com file pic. // Photo: Pixabay

By DayakDaily Team

KUCHING, April 3: A thunderstorm warning for several areas in Sarawak this evening has been issued by Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).

Anticipated weather conditions include thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds affecting Betong, Sarikei (Pakan and Sarikei), and Limbang. The warning, which was issued at 6pm today, will remain in effect until 9pm.


ā€œA 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,ā€ it highlighted. ā€” DayakDaily