Kuching, Serian, Bintulu among 8 districts issued thunderstorm warnings until 4pm (May 14)

The warning issued by METMalaysia at 1.25pm on May 14, 2024.
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By DayakDaily Team

KUCHING, May 14: Thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds are expected in eight districts in Sarawak.

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (METMalaysia) issued thunderstorm warnings to Kuching, Serian (Serian), Samarahan, Betong (Pusa, Saratok, and Kabong), Sarikei, Sibu, Mukah (Matu, Dalat, and Mukah), and Bintulu (Tatau) at 1.25pm today.

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The warnings are valid until 4pm today.

A warning is issued when there are signs of a thunderstorm with rain intensity exceeding 20 mm/hour that is close to or expected to occur for more than an hour.

A thunderstorm warning is a short-term warning valid for a period not exceeding six hours for a single release. — DayakDaily

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