By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, May 8: Multiple districts across Sarawak should prepare for inclement weather today, with thunderstorms, heavy rainfall and strong winds forecasted, according to a notice valid until 4pm today.
Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued warnings for these conditions in Kuching, Samarahan including Asajaya, Betong, Sarikei, Mukah (Tanjung Manis and Daro), Kapit (Belaga), Bintulu, Miri and Limbang.
The advisory, issued at 1pm today, remains in effect until 4pm.
These warning are prompted when there are indications of a thunderstorm with a rainfall intensity exceeding 20 mm/hour, expected to persist for more than an hour.
A thunderstorm warning is a short-term warning that is valid for a maximum of six hours per release. — DayakDaily
