Thunderstorms, strong winds expected in eight districts in S’wak until 6pm (Nov 14)

Nov 14, 2023 @ 15:37

401508906_742606214576362_6328554379965711707_n — The advisory notice issued by METMalaysia at 2.55pm on Nov 14, 2023.

KUCHING, Nov 14: Eight districts in Sarawak are expected to see thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds until 6pm today.

An advisory issued at 2.55pm today by the Malaysian Meteorological Department (METMalaysia) identified the affected districts as:

Kuching
Sri Aman
Sarikei
Sibu (Selangau)
Mukah (Tanjung Manis, Daro, and Mukah)
Bintulu
Miri (Telang Usan)
Limbang

In its Facebook post, the department explained that a warning is issued when there are signs of a thunderstorm with an intensity of rain exceeding 20 mm/hour that is close to or expected to occur for more than an hour.

“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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