If there's a bad time to go diving in the waters of Sabah, now would be it.

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued an advisory on tropical storm Podul, which is expected to hit Sabah waters some time this week.

According to a report by Bernama, quoting a statement by MetMalaysia, strong winds and rough seas are likely to occur approximately 1,168 km northeast of Kudat.

The storm is creeping nearer.
“As of 8 pm, the tropical storm is located about 140 km southeast of Luzon, Philippines and moving west-northwest at 35 km per hour.

“The speed of the tropical storm could reach 65 km per hour,” the Department said in the statement.

If you happen to be in Sabah this week, do try to stay indoors and avoid the beaches. Remember to stay dry and stay safe, guys!