Active weather expected until December 27

Lyna Mohamad

Present climate circumstances are anticipated to stay energetic till December 27 with showers – heavy and thundery at occasions – with wind velocity that will attain as much as 50km/h throughout or close to heavy showers, mentioned the Brunei Darussalam Meteorological Division (BDMD).

Primarily based on knowledge from the Meteorological Commentary Station a complete rainfall of fifty.3 millimetres (mm) was recorded on Thursday. The utmost wind velocity recorded was roughly 32 kilometres per hour (km/h) at 1.45pm. The BDMD mentioned that that is as a result of nation presently within the first section of the northeast monsoon.

Brunei has been experiencing energetic climate circumstances since final Wednesday, influenced by northeasterly wind surge and the formation of low stress system over the area.

The situation has resulted in unstable and moist atmospheric situation which is beneficial for the event of rain clouds.

The affect of the low stress system has additionally caused windy circumstances which may be gusty at occasions particularly throughout the crossing of showers over the Sultanate.

In the meantime, over Brunei waters, sea situation continues to be at average to tough state, with wave top of 1 to 3 metres (m).

The general public is suggested to take precautionary actions. Dangers of falling timber and landslide are attainable throughout heavy showers and gusty circumstances.

There are excessive dangers of flooding and flash floods, particularly at low-lying and flood-prone areas in addition to close to the river banks throughout heavy rain.

In the meantime, tough sea circumstances are harmful to all small crafts, sea leisure actions and sports activities.

The general public, together with street customers and fishermen, are suggested to remain updated with the most recent climate forecast, advisory and warning issued by the BDMD, and to take vital actions to make sure security.

The division will proceed to watch the climate circumstances and difficulty advisories or warnings.

Newest climate data and advisories may be obtained from Brunei WX or by contacting the meteorological forecaster by the Climate Line 114 or by visiting its web site or social media.