Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in multiple states, including Sarawak

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a weather alert for the occurrence of thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in several states across Malaysia, including Sarawak, until 7pm today (July 14). The affected areas in Sarawak include Kapit (Kapit and Bukit Mabong), Bintulu, and Miri (Subis, Beluru, Miri, and Marudi). The alert was issued due to […]

Thunderstorm and heavy rain warning in several states including Sarawak

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning for thunderstorms and heavy rain expected to occur in several states in Malaysia, including Sarawak, until 7pm today (July 12). In Sarawak, the affected areas include Kuching (Bau and Kuching), Samarahan, Sarikei (Julau and Meradong), Sibu, and Mukah. This warning has been issued due to indications […]

Thunderstorm, heavy rain warning in Miri and Limbang

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning for thunderstorms and heavy rain expected to occur in Miri, Marudi, and Limbang until 12 noon today (July 12). This warning has been issued due to indications of thunderstorms with rainfall intensity exceeding 20mm/hour, which is likely to persist for an hour or more. Thunderstorm warnings […]

Thunderstorm and heavy rain warning in Sarawak

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms and heavy rain expected to hit several areas in Sarawak until 4pm. Today (July 2). The affected regions include Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman, Betong, Sarikei, Sibu, Mukah, Song, Kapit, Bintulu, Subis, Miri, Marudi, and Limbang. This warning indicates the likelihood of short-term thunderstorms […]

Thunderstorm and heavy rain warning for Sarawak

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms and heavy rain expected to impact multiple areas in Sarawak until 6pm today (June 30). The affected regions include Bau, Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Simunjan, Julau, Meradong, Sibu, Daro, Matu, Dalat, Mukah, Song, Kapit, and Tatau. This thunderstorm warning signifies a short-term advisory valid for […]

Thousands of south Australians left without power after lightning storm

CANBERRA: Thousands of South Australians have been left without power after the state was hit by a massive thunderstorm. More than 65,000 lightning strikes hit Australian state of South Australia (SA) in the 24 hours to Wednesday morning as a large storm system passed through causing mass blackouts, reported Xinhua. As of 06.00 am local […]

MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning for several areas in Sarawak

KUCHING: Thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecasted in Sarawak until 8 pm today (April 23). The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), in a statement, said the affected areas would be Sri Aman, Betong, Sarikei, Sibu (Sibu and Kanowit), Mukah (Tanjung Manis), Kapit (Song), Miri, and Limbang. A thunderstorm warning is issued when there are signs of […]

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 […]

Pelawan worst hits by thunderstorm

SIBU: The Sibu Divisional Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has yet to confirm the exact number of people affected by the recent thunderstorm. Its chairman Wong Hee Sieng said that the degree of damage experienced by each individual is different, which makes it difficult to provide an accurate estimate. “So far, we don’t have [the number […]

Assemblyman to help deliver canopies to traders affected by thunderstorms

SIBU: Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee will assist traders at the Dataran Tun Tuanku Bujang Phase 2 Ramadan Bazaar who were affected by heavy rain and thunderstorms here yesterday. The Nangka assemblyman said he and Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Youth members will deliver a new canopy to […]