Kuching, Serian, Samarahan among areas issued thunderstorm warnings until 6pm (Mar 11)

Thunderstorm. — DayakDaily.com file pic. // Photo: Pixabay
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By DayakDaily Team

KUCHING, March 11: Thunderstorm warnings have been issued to several areas in Sarawak which are valid until 6pm today.

According to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (METMalaysia), the areas are:

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  • Kuching
  • Serian
  • Samarahan
  • Sri Aman (Sri Aman)
  • Betong
  • Sarikei (Pakan, Sarikei, and Meradong)
  • Mukah (Tanjung Manis and Daro)
  • Bintulu (Sebauh)

“Warnings are issued when there are indications of a thunderstorm with a rainfall intensity exceeding 20 mm/hour that is imminent 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 issue,” said the department. — DayakDaily

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