Thunderstorms expected in 17 districts in Sarawak until 8pm tonight

The notice issued by Met Malaysia.

KUCHING, May 6: The Malaysia Meteorological Department (Met Malaysia) has issued thunderstorm warnings for 17 districts in Sarawak until 8pm tonight.

According to a Facebook post today, the affected districts are Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman, Betong, Pusa, Sarikei, Julau, Sibu, Mukah, Matu, Dalat, Kapit, Song, Bukit Mabong, Bintulu, and Limbang.

The department said a warning is issued when there are signs of a thunderstorm with rain intensity exceeding 20 millimetres per hour that is close to or expected to occur for more than an hour.

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