Thunderstorms expected in 17 districts in Sarawak until 9pm today

Apr 28, 2023 @ 18:05

MM24 — The advisory issued by MetMalaysia today.

KUCHING, April 28: Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning for 17 districts in Sarawak until 9pm today.

According to MetMalaysia in a Facebook post at 5.20pm, the districts are Kuching, Bau, Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman, Betong, Sarikei, Sibu, Selangau, Mukah, Kapit, Belaga, Bintulu, Tatau, Miri, Marudi, and Limbang.

The department said a warning is issued when there are signs of a thunderstorm with rain intensity exceeding 20 mm/hour that is close 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 issue. — DayakDaily

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