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KUCHING, Feb 2: Residents in nine districts across Sarawak are advised to brace for thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and strong winds forecasted for this evening.
According to Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) in an advisory notice issued at 6.15pm, the affected districts are Sri Aman, Betong, Sarikei, Pakan, Julau, Sibu, Kanowit, Kapit, Song.
The department said the adverse weather condition is expected to last until 9pm.
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A warning is issued when there are signs of a thunderstorm with a rain intensity greater than 20 mm/hour that is approaching or expected to last for more than an hour.
A thunderstorm warning is a short-term warning that is valid for a maximum of six hours per release, it added. — DayakDaily
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