Thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, strong winds forecast for Kuching, multiple areas in Sarawak until 6pm (Jan 23)

Jan 23, 2024 @ 16:30

lightning-1056419_1920 — Thunderstorm. — DayakDaily.com file pic. // Photo: Pixabay

KUCHING, Jan 23: Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning for Kuching and various areas in Sarawak this afternoon.

Anticipated weather conditions include thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and strong winds affecting Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sarikei (Sarikei and Meradong), Mukah (Tanjung Manis and Daro), Kapit (Belaga), and Bintulu (Sebauh). The warning, issued at 3.45pm today, remains in effect until 6pm.

“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 highlighted. — DayakDaily

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