Thunderstorm warning for several areas in Sarawak until 7pm (Oct 17)

Thunderstorm warnings have been issued to several areas in Sarawak until 7pm on Oct 17, 2023.

KUCHING, Oct 17: Thunderstorm warnings have been issued for several areas in Sarawak until 7pm tonight.

According to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MET Malaysia) in a Facebook post at 3.55pm, the areas are:

  • Kuching
  • Serian
  • Samarahan
  • Sri Aman
  • Betong
  • Miri (Marudi)
  • Limbang

“A warning is issued when there are signs of a thunderstorm with an intensity of rain 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 issue,” said the department. — DayakDaily