Weather update: Thunderstorm alert issued for 10 districts in S’wak until 9pm (March 2)

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By DayakDaily Team

KUCHING, March 2: A thunderstorm alert was issued for ten districts through Sarawak until 9pm tonight.

Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), in an advisory issued at 5.15pm today, said the affected areas are Sibu, Selangau, Mukah, Bintulu, Tatau, Miri, Subis, Beluru, Marudi, and Limbang.

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The department said a warning is issued when there are signs of a thunderstorm with a rain intensity greater than 22mm/hour approaching or expected to last for more than an hour.

Yesterday (March 1), MetMalaysia issued a Persistent Rain Warning (Waspada) for Sarawak until March 3. — DayakDaily