FRENZY OVER ‘WAVE OF CLOUDS’
Cloud formation known as Borneo storm line seen over districts in Sabah
MASSIVE wave-like cloud formation sweeping across several districts in Sabah’s west coast yesterday morning caused a frenzy among residents. The cloud formation was noticed between 7am and 7.30am during the overcast weather prior to a downpour.
Pictures of it went viral on social media.
The cloud formation, however, was not an uncommon sight, especially during wet weather, according to the Sabah Meteorological Department.
Its director, Azmi Daud, said the wave-like cloud formation was known as Borneo storm line or thunderstorm.
“It forms in waters and coastal areas early in the morning due to winds blowing from the sea, causing the clouds to be rolled up like waves.
“It also occurs when the southwest wind blows towards the mainland.”
He said the department believed that the weather would return to normal in the evening.
Teacher Jamal Djupri, 37, said he noticed the clouds at 7.10am when he was at the school field with 25 students.
“This is not the first time I have seen such a (cloud) phenomenon.
“It occurred in 2016 and last year.
“At the time, the weather was cloudy and windy.
“However, the formation lasted only about five minutes,” the physical education teacher said.