Thunderstorm warning in effect for Sarawak, Sabah, and Labuan
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms...
On August 20, the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) issued a thunderstorm warning for parts of Sarawak, Sabah, and Labuan until 11 am. The warning, issued at 8:50 am, anticipated heavy rain, strong winds, and potential thunderstorms in several regions. Affected areas in Sarawak included Betong, Sarikei, Mukah, Miri, Limbang, Kapit, and Bintulu.
In Sabah, the Interior, West Coast, and Labuan were all under the watchful eye of the weather alert. According to MetMalaysia, a warning is triggered when thunderstorms with rainfall intensity exceeding 20 millimeters per hour are predicted to last over an hour. The public in these regions is urged to stay alert and monitor updates from the department's official website and social media channels.
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