Thunderstorm warning issued for 6 districts in Sarawak, valid until 6pm (March 19)

The advisory issued by METMalaysia at 3.10pm on March 19, 2024.

By DayakDaily Team

KUCHING, March 19: A warning has been issued for thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds in six districts in Sarawak until 6pm today.

In an advisory issued by the Malaysian Meteorological Department (METMalaysia) at 3.10pm today, the affected districts are Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sibu including Selangau, Mukah including Dalat and Tatau in Bintulu.


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