Bandar seri begawan: The nation is experiencing an extended period of extreme heat and dryness as it remains in the monsoon transition phase, which is anticipated to last until the end of May 2026. Since April 8, no significant rainfall has been observed at the Weather Observation Station at Brunei International Airport. The total rainfall recorded for April 2026 stands at 65.7 millimetres, a significant decrease of 70 percent compared to the normal average of 242 millimetres for the month.
According to Radio Television Brunei, Brunei Darussalam faced extremely hot weather conditions from April 14 to April 17, 2026, with several Automatic Weather Observation Stations and the Brunei Darussalam Meteorological Department noting the highest daily maximum temperature of at least 35 degrees Celsius. Although rainfall activity is expected in some areas, the forecast indicates a return to hot and dry conditions with minimal rainfall, particularly in the interior regions, until the weekend. The daily maximum temperature is projected to range between 33 degrees Celsius and 37 degrees Celsius. The public is advised to remain vigilant and adopt appropriate measures as these weather conditions are likely to persist until the weekend.