WEATHER UPDATE FOR BRUNEI DARUSSALAM 5 OCTOBER 2023

05 Oct 2023

1. General Weather Situation

Brunei Darussalam has entered the inter-monsoon period which is the transition period after the Southwest Monsoon and before entering the Northeast Monsoon. The inter-monsoon period is expected to last until the end of November 2023.

During this period, the absence of prevailing monsoonal wind flow has allowed local wind effects to play an important role in governing our daily weather. Based on our climatological records, the frequency of thunderstorms occurrences is the highest during the inter-monsoon period in comparison to the other months.

2. Brunei Darussalam Weather Forecast
Active weather conditions are expected starting early morning, Friday (6 October 2023) until Sunday morning (8 October 2023) with occasional heavy and thundery showers are expected to affect many areas of the country. Wind speed may reach up to 45 km/h during or near and heavy and thundery showers.

Meanwhile over Brunei waters, generally sea condition is at slight state, with wave heights between 0.3 and 0.8 m.

3. 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 riverbanks during continuous heavy rain and also during high tide. Risk of landslide and fallen 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 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.