MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning for Kuching and surrounding districts, notice valid until 6pm (April 11)

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

By DayakDaily Team

KUCHING, April 11: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning for four districts in Sarawak this afternoon.

Anticipated weather conditions include thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds affecting Kuching, Sri Aman, Betong, and Sarikei. The warning, issued at 3.10pm today, remains in effect until 6pm.


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