- File photo of dark skies over the capital.
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Brunei Darussalam is set to experience active weather conditions until Tuesday (Dec 16), with showers, occasionally heavy and thundery, expected to affect several areas of the country especially in the afternoon and at night, and potentially persist until early morning of the next day, according to the Brunei Darussalam Meteorological Department (BDMD).
The Sultanate is currently in the northeast monsoon season, which will typically persist until March 2026.
Meanwhile, wind gust of up to 45 kilometres per hour can be expected during or near heavy and thundery showers, and over Brunei waters, sea conditions are generally at slight to moderate state, with wave heights ranging between 0.5 and 1.5 metres.
BDMD advised the public to take precautionary actions with respect to the forecasted active weather condition as there is a high risk of flash floods or flooding especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas, as well as near the river banks during periods of continuous heavy rain and also during high tide.
The risk of landslide, fallen trees and roofs being blown off are also possible during heavy showers and gusty condition.
Moderate state of sea condition is hazardous to all small boats, all recreational and marine sports activities.
The department also advised the public, road users, and fishermen to always be up to date with the latest weather forecast, advisories and warnings issued by the BDMD, and to take necessary actions to ensure safety.
The BDMD reassured that they will continue to monitor the weather conditions and issue weather advisories or warnings if necessary. - Borneo Bulletin/ANN
