Thunderstorm Warning in Sarawak
KUCHING: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning, with expected heavy rain and strong winds in Sarawak. The affected areas include Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman, Betong, Sarikei, Mukah (Tanjung Manis), and Kapit (Song) until 12 noon today (June 14). This warning has been prompted by indications of thunderstorms with rainfall intensity […]
Baling, Hulu Perak, Kinta, Manjung and Mukah record alert-level hot weather
KUALA LUMPUR: The Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a level one hot weather status for four areas in the peninsula and one in Sarawak. According to the latest hot weather data uploaded on the department’s Facebook today, the four areas in Peninsula Malaysia involved Baling in Kedah as well as Hulu Perak, Kinta and Manjung […]
Rainfall anticipated in coming days
KUCHING: While several parts of the country are experiencing heat waves, Sarawak, on the other hand, is expected to see more rainfall this coming week. According to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), it is forecasted there will be isolated rain and thunderstorm in some parts of Sarawak. It is going to be a rainy Labour […]
Thunderstorms expected in S’wak till 3 pm today
KUCHING: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning for Sarawak this morning. According to a notice released on its official website at 11.45 am today, thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected until 3 pm today. Areas affected include Kuching (Bau and Kuching), Serian, Samarahan, Sibu (Sibu and Selangau), Mukah and […]
Expect less rain in coming months, says NREB
KUCHING: The Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) reports that most areas in Sarawak, particularly in Kuching, Kota Samarahan, Sri Aman, Betong, Sarikei and Sibu, are expected to receive below-average rainfall of 150mm to 200mm, while other areas are expected to receive average rainfall of 200mm to 400mm. NREB added that thunderstorms and heavy rain […]
Hot weather persists, thunderstorms possible
KUCHING: It is essential to stay hydrated as Sarawak is expected to continue experiencing hot weather until the end of the coming week. According to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), most areas in Sarawak have recorded a weather temperature of 35 degrees Celsius and below as of 4.30pm today (Apr 16). However, the temperature in […]
Rainy weather: Take care, folks
KUCHING: Thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast in Sarawak until 1 pm today. Tthe Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) said the affected areas will be Kuching, Serian, and Samarahan divisions. Further up, the divisions of Sri Aman, Betong, Sarikei, Sibu, Mukah and Kapit (Song) will also be affected. A thunderstorm warning is issued when there are […]
MetMalaysia should issue any unusual downpour earlier, says Dr Yii
KUCHNG: An earlier alert should be issued by the Meteorological Department to warn the public of the unusual downpour, said Bandar Kuching Member of Parliament Dr Kelvin Yii. He said this is one of the short-term actions that should be taken during heavy rains that could cause flash floods. “A check on their website (the Meteorological Department) […]
Heavy rain, thunderstorms expected in Kuching until 2pm today
KUCHING: Heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecasted to occur in several areas in Sarawak from now until 2pm today (Mar 18). In a statement issued by the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) at 9am today, it pointed out that the affected areas will be Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, and Miri. A thunderstorm warning is issued when there […]
Heavy rain alert in Kuching, Serian, three other divisions
KUCHING: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) today issued a continuous rain alert warning in several divisions that involved Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman, Betong (Pusa and Betong). It said these areas in Sarawak are forecasted to experience continuous rain until the next day (March 13). A warning of continuous heavy rain (alert) is issued when […]
