Kuching, Serian, Samarahan among 10 districts issued thunderstorm alerts until 5pm (Oct 11)

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By DayakDaily Team

KUCHING, Oct 11: Kuching, Serian, and Samarahan are among the ten districts in Sarawak that have been issued with thunderstorm alerts until 5pm today.

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), in an advisory notice issued at 1.50pm, said the other affected districts are Betong, Sarikei, Pakan, Mukah, Tanjung Manis, Miri, and Subis.

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The department said that expected weather conditions include heavy rain and strong winds.

“A warning is issued when there are signs of a thunderstorm with a rain intensity greater than 20mm/hour 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 issuance,” it added. — DayakDaily

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