MetMalaysia: More thunderstorms expected in Sibu, Selangau, Mukah, Dalat and Bintulu until 3pm today

The inclement weather alert released by MetMalaysia today. Photo credit: MetMalaysia Facebook page

KUCHING, April 8: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning for Sibu, Selangau, Mukah, Dalat and Bintulu.

According to MetMalaysia in a Facebook post at 12.15pm today, heavy rain and strong winds are expected until 3pm in the five locations.

It explained that a warning is issued when there are signs of a thunderstorm with rain intensity exceeding 20 mm/hour that is close 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, it added. — DayakDaily