Today, 30 August 2024, Brunei Darussalam experienced strong gusty winds accompanied with rain. The highest wind speed recorded today was at 1.09 pm local time at the Meteorological Observation Station, Brunei International Airport which reached 72 km/h. The rainfall amount recorded from 1 to 29 August 2024 is 288.5 mm, which is slightly above the normal amount.

The occurrence of squally showers is still expected for the next few days until Tuesday (3 September 2024), especially along the coastal and sea areas of the country and potentially spread to the inland areas. Wind speeds may reach up to 60-75 km/h during or near gusty showers.

Over Brunei waters, sea state is generally slight to moderate, between 0.8-1.3 meters.

Our Advice
Members of the public are advised to take precautionary actions with respect to the forecasted active weather condition. There is a risk of fallen trees and landslide during heavy showers and gusty conditions. Flash floods could also occur especially at low-lying and flood prone areas, as well as near the river banks during continuous heavy rain and also during high tide.

The 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.