Brunei Darussalam Monsoon Situation

Brunei Darussalam is currently in the Southwest Monsoon period, where southwesterly wind is still dominant with stable atmospheric conditions. However, active weather conditions are forecasted for the next few days due to the presence of moist atmospheric conditions over our region that enhanced the development of rain clouds.

Brunei Darussalam Meteorological Department’s Meteorological Observation Station, at the Brunei International Airport has recorded a total rainfall amount of 244.6 mm since 1st July 2023. This amount has reached the normal value of rainfall for July (1991-2020) which is 241.8 mm.

Brunei Darussalam Weather Situation
Active weather conditions are expected to start today, Tuesday (11 July 2023) until Sunday (16 July 2023) with occasional gusty heavy thundershowers affecting many areas of the country. Wind speed may reach up to 50 km/h over the land areas and up to 60 km/h over the sea areas during or near heavy thundershowers.

Over Brunei waters, sea state is generally at slight, between 0.4 and 1.0 meters and is expected to increase to rough state up to 3.0 meters over the weekend.

Our Advice

Members of the public are advised to take precautionary actions with respect to the forecasted active weather condition. 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. Risk of landslide and fallen trees are also possible during heavy showers and gusty condition. Rough sea condition is dangerous to small boat operations, sea recreational activities and sports.

Public, road users and fishermen are advised to always be up to date with the latest weather forecast, advisory and warning issued by 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), Instagram (@brunei.weather) and our Telegram Channel (Brunei Weather).

Wallahu a’lam Bissawab.