Heavy rain, strong winds expected in Kapit, Bintulu until 8pm (Sept 20)

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By DayakDaily Team

KUCHING, Sept 20: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning for several areas in Sarawak, which will remain in effect until tonight.

According to MetMalaysia, thunderstorms accompanied by heavy rain and strong winds are expected to affect Kapit (Song and Kapit) and Bintulu (Tatau).

The warning, which was issued at 4.30pm today, will remain in effect until 8pm.

“A warning is issued when there are signs of a thunderstorm with a rain intensity greater than 20 mm/hour that is approaching or expected to last for more than an hour.

“A thunderstorm warning is a short-term warning that is valid for a maximum of six hours per issuance,” it said. — DayakDaily