By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, Jan 6: Sarawak is facing the risk of persistent heavy rainfall in the coming days as the Northeast Monsoon remains active, with wind patterns once again converging towards the State. January is expected to be particularly critical, with severe weather conditions likely.
According to a TVS report, MetMalaysia Sarawak director Khairul Najib Ibrahim said that after a brief period of calmer weather, winds are once again directing towards Sarawak, especially affecting the central regions and the Kuching division.
The Northeast Monsoon, which began on Nov 13, 2025, is expected to persist until early March 2026. January has been identified as the most critical month, with the heaviest and most prolonged rainfall expected.
At the end of December, areas around Kuching, including Lundu and Bau, experienced significant rainfall, prompting a red-level alert on Dec 31.
“After a short easing, wind patterns are converging again, and we expect conditions to become more humid and wet,” Khairul said, noting that predicting exact areas at risk remains difficult due to the dynamic nature of atmospheric conditions.
The public is advised to stay alert and follow updates via MetMalaysia’s website, social media channels, and mobile applications, including myCuaca and RakanMET.
As of 6.50pm today, MetMalaysia reported that the monsoon flow is expected to persist until Jan 11, potentially bringing continuous heavy rain in eastern Peninsular Malaysia and western Sarawak, along with strong winds and rough seas in the South China Sea. A Continuous Rainfall Alert (Watch) has been issued for western Sarawak, effective Jan 9 to 10. — DayakDaily
