Occasional heavy and thundery showers are expected with wind gust that may reach up to 45 kilometres per hour during or near heavy showers, the Brunei Darussalam Meteorological Department (BDMD) said yesterday.
The department said there is a risk of flash floods, especially at low-lying and flood prone areas as well as near river banks during continuous heavy rain and high tide.
The risk of landslides and fallen trees are also possible during heavy showers and gusty condition.
The department advised the public, including road users and mariners, to take precautions to ensure safety during active weather.
The BDMD said Brunei is currently in the Southwest Monsoon period, where southwesterly wind is still dominant with stable atmospheric conditions.
The BDMD Observation Station, at the Brunei International Airport recorded a total rainfall of 148.3 millimetres (mm) since September 1.
This was more than half of the normal amount of rainfall for September (1991-2020) which is 235.1mm.
Meanwhile, over Brunei waters, the sea state is generally at slight, between 0.4 and 0.8 metres.
The department said it will continue to monitor the weather conditions and issue weather advisories or warnings if necessary.
Latest weather information, advisories and warnings can be accessed through the department’s mobile app, Brunei WX, as these weather information, advisories and warnings can be received immediately after they are issued. Latest weather information can also be obtained by contacting the duty meteorological forecaster at the Forecast Centre, through the Weather Line 114, by visiting www.met.gov.bn or follow Facebook (@bruneiweather), Instagram (@brunei.weather) and Telegram Channel (Brunei Weather). – Azlan Othman
