1. General Situation:

Brunei Darussalam is currently in the first phase of the Northeast Monsoon, where generally unsettled weather conditions with showers and thunderstorms, heavy at times, are expected especially at night until early morning.

As of 8.00 am local time today (12th December 2022), Tropical Storm PAKHAR was observed at coordinates 20.1°N 129.3°E, at the Western Pacific Ocean, approximately 2,340 km from Brunei Darussalam (Figure 1). Tropical Storm PAKHAR is forecasted to move Northeastwards, away from our country.

2. Negara Brunei Darussalam Weather Situation:

Tropical Storm PAKHAR is not expected to affect the weather of our country. However, the influence of Northeasterly surge still potentially enhances the development of rain clouds and thus increases rainfall activity in our country.

Therefore, weather condition is still expected to be active until Tuesday, 13th December 2022.

Showers, heavy and thundery at times, are expected with wind speed that may reach up to 45 km/h during or near heavy showers.

Meanwhile, over Brunei waters, wave condition is at slight to moderate state, below 1.5 meter.

3. Our Advice:

Members of the public are advised to take precautionary actions with respect to the forecasted active weather. There is 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. Risk of landslide and falling trees are also possible during heavy showers and gusty condition.

Public, road users and fishermen are advised to always be up to date with the latest weather forecast, advisory and warning issued by the Brunei Darussalam Meteorological Department, and to take necessary actions to ensure safety.

We shall continue to monitor the weather conditions and will issue weather advisories or warnings if necessary. Latest weather information, advisories and warnings can be accessed easily through our 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 our Forecast Centre, through our Weather Line 114, by visiting our website at www.met.gov.bn or follow our Facebook (@bruneiweather) and our new Instagram account (@brunei.weather).

Wallahu a’lam Bissawab.