Dry spell calls for high alert
KUCHING: All divisional and district disaster management committees should be on high alert due to the current hot and dry weather conditions, said Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. The chairman of Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) noted that northern Sarawak is particularly affected by the current weather conditions. “This has resulted in some areas, namely […]
Take extra precaution, urges rep
MIRI: With the dry weather approaching and expected to remain until next month, people, especially senior citizens and young children, have been reminded to stay indoors. “Cut down on unnecessary outdoor activities and drink more water. If the dry weather persists and the haze comes, do take precautionary measures , do not go out under […]
Hot and dry weather until next month
KUCHING: Sarawak is now experiencing hot and dry weather until next month due to the southwest monsoon season. According to the weather forecast on the Malaysian Meteorological Department’s website, no rainfall in the state would be expected until Aug 17. However, isolated rain and thunderstorms would be expected over inland areas. The weather temperature for […]
Haze season returns
KUCHING: The air quality in several areas in Sarawak recorded a moderate level due to the transboundary haze from Kalimantan. Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) Sarawak Controller of Environmental Quality Justine Jok Jau Emang said as of Aug 9 (Sunday), the air quality monitoring stations in the state recorded the air quality readings in […]
Dry weather expected this week
KUCHING: The weather in Sarawak is expected to be dry on Monday (Aug 10), Wednesday (Aug 12) and Thursday (Aug 13) in the morning, the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) reported as at 5.30pm on Sunday (Aug 9). Rains and thunderstorms are expected in most areas in Sarawak on Friday (Aug 14) and Saturday (Aug 15). […]
