Malaysia – Severe Weather (WMO, NOAA, APBN, Media) (ECHO Daily Flash of 1 March 2016)
Heavy rain has been affecting the state of Sarawak over the past few weeks causing floods and landslides. Approx. 50 mm of rain in 24 h were recorded in Kuching over 23-24 February.
Local media report several people evacuated and several homes damaged in the district of Serian, as of 1 March early morning (UTC).
Over the next 24 h moderate with locally heavy rain may still affect the area.