Thunderstorms expected in 16 districts in Sarawak until 9pm tonight

The notice issued by MetMalaysia today.
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KUCHING, April 24: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued thunderstorm warnings for 16 districts in Sarawak until 9pm tonight.

According to MetMalaysia in a Facebook post at 5.45pm today, the affected districts are Sri Aman, Sarikei, Sibu, Kanowit, Mukah, Tanjung Manis, Daro, Matu, Kapit, Song, Bukit Mabong, Miri, Subis. Beluru, Marudi, Limbang.

A warning is issued when there are signs of a thunderstorm with rain intensity exceeding 20 millimetres per hour or is expected to occur for more than one hour.

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A thunderstorm warning is a short-term warning valid for a period not exceeding six hours for a single release. — DayakDaily

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