File photo of people using an umbrella during rainfall. - Photo: Borneo Bulletin
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Brunei Darussalam is currently in the northeast monsoon, typically persisting until around the end of March 2025, said the Brunei Darussalam Meteorological Department (BDMD) in a statement on Tuesday (Dec 3).
During the first half of the northeast monsoon, the country usually experiences unstable weather conditions, with occasional heavy showers or thundershowers, particularly during the night until early morning.
In the second half (February and March 2025), the atmospheric condition tends to become more stable with reduced rainfall activity.
Weather conditions are forecast to be active until Monday, with crossings of showers, occasionally heavy and thundery, expected to affect the inland areas in the afternoon and spread across the coastal and sea areas at night and may persist until early morning.
Wind speed may reach up to 45 kilometres per hour (km/h) during heavy or gusty showers. Over Brunei waters, sea state is generally at slight to moderate, between 0.5-1.3 metres.
BDMD advised the public to take precautionary actions as there is a high risk of flash floods, especially at low-lying and flood-prone areas, as well as near the river banks during continuous heavy rain and also during high tide.
The risk of landslide, fallen trees and flying roofs are also possible during heavy showers and gusty condition.
The public, road users and fishermen were also advised to always be up to date with the latest weather forecast, advisory and warning issued by the BDMD. - Borneo Bulletin/ANN
