​Brunei Darussalam is currently towards the end of the inter-monsoon period, where local wind effects the country's daily weather. As of 11AM, 2nd May, Typhoon MAWAR was observed at the Western Pacific Ocean, approximately 3600 kilometres away from Brunei Darussalam and is forecasted to move North-westwards this week.

Typhoon MAWAR is expected to influence the country's weather and will cause active and unsettled weather conditions, starting 22nd May until Saturday, the 27th of May 2023. Showers or thundershowers with occasional gusty winds are expected with wind gusting could reach up to 50 kilometres per hour over land areas and up to 60 kilometres per hour at sea during or near the crossing of heavy showers. Meanwhile over Brunei waters, generally sea condition is at slight state, between 0.4 metre to 1 metre. Members of the public are advised to take precautionary actions with respect to the forecasted active weather condition. There is high risk of fallen trees and possibly landslides to occur during gusty and heavy showers conditions. Risk of flash floods may also occur especially at the low-lying and flood prone areas as well as near the river banks during continuous heavy rain and also during high tide.

Latest weather information, advisories and warnings can be obtained easily through the Brunei WX mobile apps or through the Weather Line 114.

Source:
RTB NEWS

by RTB NEWS

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