By Nura V Lorna
KUCHING: The current Northeast monsoon season is expected to see continuous heavy rain in eight areas in the state until this Saturday (Jan 15).
The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MET Malaysia) in a statement on Thursday (Jan 13) said the affected areas are namely Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman, Betong, Sarikei, Sibu, and Mukah.
MET Malaysia also warned of continuous rain in Kapit, Bintulu, and Miri (Subis) until Saturday.
Earlier on Jan 8, MET Malaysia has issued an alert that continuous rain was expected in southern Sarawak from Jan 11 to 13, affecting Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman, Betong, Sarikei, Sibu, Mukah, Kapit (Song and Kapit), and Bintulu (Tatau).