MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning for Sarawak, in effect until 1pm today

A map showing the areas that will be affected by thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds on March 20, 2023. Photo credit: MetMalaysia

KUCHING, March 20: A thunderstorm warning has been issued for Sarawak this morning by the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).

Thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds are expected to affect Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman, Betong, Sarikei, Sibu, Mukah, and Kapit (Song) until 1pm today, according to a MetMalaysia notice issued at 8.30am today.

“A thunderstorm warning is issued when there are signs of a thunderstorm with a rain intensity of more than 20 mm/hour that is close or expected to last for more than an hour,” it highlighted. — DayakDaily