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MetMalaysia warns of continuous dangerous rainfall in Sarawak

Kuching, Serian, Samarahan to be affected till tomorrow, dept says

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 27 Feb 2023 8:14AM

MetMalaysia warns of continuous dangerous rainfall in Sarawak
Severe continuous rain is expected to occur in Sri Aman, Betong, Sarikei, Sibu, Mukah, and Bintulu (Tatau and Bintulu) in Sarawak, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department. – ALIF OMAR/The Vibes file pic, February 27, 2023

KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a continuous dangerous rainfall warning for Sarawak, lasting till tomorrow.

According to the statement released by MetMalaysia tonight, the warning covers Kuching, Serian, and Samarahan. 

Also, severe continuous rain is expected to occur in Sri Aman, Betong, Sarikei, Sibu, Mukah, and Bintulu (Tatau and Bintulu) in Sarawak for the same period of time.

In Sabah, continuous rain has been forecast till tomorrow covering the areas of Sandakan (Telupid, Kinabatangan, Beluran, and Sandakan) and Kudat.

Similar weather is forecast from tomorrow to Wednesday in the areas of Manjung, Kinta, Perak Tengah, Kampar, Bagan Datuk, Hilir Perak, Batang Padang, and Muallim, Perak; Terengganu; Pahang; Selangor; Kuala Lumpur; Negri Sembilan; Melaka; and Johor.

Meanwhile, the National Disaster Management Agency tweeted last night that the agency would constantly monitor the technical information parameters via the National Disaster Control Centre with the assistance of other agencies. – Bernama, February 27, 2023

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