Press Release
WEATHER SITUATION UPDATE FOR BRUNEI DARUSSALAM 22 JULY 2024
22 Jul 2024
1. General Weather Situation:
Brunei Darussalam is currently in the Southwest Monsoon which will typically persist until September.
During Southwest Monsoon, atmospheric conditions over our country tend to be quite stable with minimal thunderstorms occurrences compared to during the inter-monsoon period. The wind condition generally will be blowing from the Southwest direction during this period.
As of 8.00 am local time today, Monday (22nd July 2024), Tropical Storm GAEMI has been upgraded to Typhoon GAEMI and was observed at coordinates 17.4°N 125.2°E, over Northeast of the Philippine Sea, approximately 1600 km away from Brunei Darussalam (Figure 1). Typhoon GAEMI is forecasted to move Northwestwards and away from our country.
2. Brunei Darussalam Weather Forecast Condition:
Typhoon GAEMI is expected to indirectly influence our weather in Brunei Darussalam. Slightly windy condition is expected in the upcoming days, with potential gusty showers or thundershowers to occur especially at sea and coastal areas. Wind gust of up to 60 km/h is expected during or near heavy showers.
Meanwhile over the Brunei waters, generally sea condition is at moderate state, with wave height of 1.0 m to 1.5 m.
3. Our Advice:
Members of the public are advised to take precautionary actions with respect to the forecasted active weather condition. There is high risk of fallen trees and possibly landslides to occur during gusty and heavy showers conditions. Risk of flash floods may also occur especially at the low-lying and flood prone areas as well as near the river banks during continuous heavy rain and also during high tide.
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.
Brunei Darussalam is currently in the Southwest Monsoon which will typically persist until September.
During Southwest Monsoon, atmospheric conditions over our country tend to be quite stable with minimal thunderstorms occurrences compared to during the inter-monsoon period. The wind condition generally will be blowing from the Southwest direction during this period.
As of 8.00 am local time today, Monday (22nd July 2024), Tropical Storm GAEMI has been upgraded to Typhoon GAEMI and was observed at coordinates 17.4°N 125.2°E, over Northeast of the Philippine Sea, approximately 1600 km away from Brunei Darussalam (Figure 1). Typhoon GAEMI is forecasted to move Northwestwards and away from our country.
2. Brunei Darussalam Weather Forecast Condition:
Typhoon GAEMI is expected to indirectly influence our weather in Brunei Darussalam. Slightly windy condition is expected in the upcoming days, with potential gusty showers or thundershowers to occur especially at sea and coastal areas. Wind gust of up to 60 km/h is expected during or near heavy showers.
Meanwhile over the Brunei waters, generally sea condition is at moderate state, with wave height of 1.0 m to 1.5 m.
3. Our Advice:
Members of the public are advised to take precautionary actions with respect to the forecasted active weather condition. There is high risk of fallen trees and possibly landslides to occur during gusty and heavy showers conditions. Risk of flash floods may also occur especially at the low-lying and flood prone areas as well as near the river banks during continuous heavy rain and also during high tide.
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.