Several areas in Sarawak expected to experience thunderstorms, heavy rain until 8pm tonight

Several areas in Sarawak are expected to experience thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds until 8pm tonight (April 11, 2023). Photo credit: METMalaysia's Facebook page

KUCHING, April 11: Several areas in Sarawak are expected to experience thunderstorms and heavy rain until 8pm tonight.

According to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (METMalaysia) in a Facebook post, warnings were issued for Serian, Samarahan (Simunjan), Sri Aman (Sri Aman), and Kapit (Bukit Mabong) at 5.35pm today.

A warning is issued when there are signs of a thunderstorm with rain intensity exceeding 20 mm/hour that is close to 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. — DayakDaily