Weather Update

Here is an updated weather report. Interestingly enough, we have had 70% of our January average in 24 hours! It will be interesting to see what the January totals are. Weather Update For Brunei Darussalam Brunei Darussalam which is currently in the Northeast Monsoon period, has been experiencing very active weather condition for the last few days with significant increase in the rainfall activities. The active weather condition was triggered by the strong Northeasterly surges that transport moisture to our region. Northeast Monsoon period starts from December to March and highest rainfall activities normally occurred in December and January. For the last 24 hours, continuous rain, heavy at times, had been affecting the whole nation, which had caused widespread of flash floods and flooding, especially over the low-lying and flood prone areas. Meanwhile, the amount of rainfall recorded over the Meteorological Observation Station, Brunei International Airport for the last 24 hours was188.4 mm, which was around 70% of the long term (1979-2008) average for month of January (i.e. 271.0 mm). According to the latest ensemble rainfall forecast for Brunei Darussalam, there will be a break in the active weather pattern in the next few days. Nonetheless rainfall activities are still expected towards the end of January, but with less amount of rainfall. However, the general public, motorists, and mariners are advised to take necessary precautions, especially during the active weather conditions to ensure safety and the prevention of undesirable incidents. Brunei Darussalam Meteorological Department shall continue to monitor the weather conditions closely, and will issue appropriate weather advisory or warnings, as and when necessary. For the latest weather update, the public can contact the Duty Meteorological Forecaster at the Forecast Office, Weather Services Division, Brunei International Airport through Weather Line 114 or 2345567, or visit the department's website at www.met.gov.bn. Prepared by: Weather Services Division Brunei Darussalam Meteorological Department Ministry of Communications 21 Rabiulawal 1435, 22nd January 2014