Advisory noticed issued by MetMalaysia at 5pm on Dec 23, 2023.

KUCHING, Dec 23: A thunderstorm warning was issued for 16 districts in Sarawak until 9pm today.

Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), in an advisory notice issued at 5pm, said the affected districts are Kuching, Betong, Sarikei, Sibu, Mukah, Tanjung Manis, Daro, Matu, Dalat, Bintulu, Tatau, Sebauh, Miri, Subis, Beluru, and Marudi.

The department said the forecasted weather conditions include heavy rainfall and strong wind.

“A thunderstorm warning is issued in response to the indication of a thunderstorm with a rain intensity exceeding 20mm/hour, either occurring or expected to persist for more than an hour. — DayakDaily