KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a continuous heavy rain warning today, affecting several areas in Terengganu and Kelantan.
Its Director-General, Muhammad Helmi Abdullah, said that continuous heavy rain is forecasted to persist until tomorrow.
"In Kelantan, it involves areas such as Tumpat, Pasir Mas, Kota Bharu, Jeli, Tanah Merah, Bachok, Machang, Pasir Puteh & Kuala Krai.
"In Terengganu, it includes areas such as Besut, Setiu, Kuala Nerus, Hulu Terengganu, Kuala Terengganu, Marang, and Dungun," he said in a statement.
At the same time, MetMalaysia also issued a severe continuous rain warning in several localities across six states.
Muhammad Helmi said that the warning covers Perlis, Kedah (Langkawi, Kubang Pasu, Kota Setar, Pokok Sena, Padang Terap, Pendang, Sik, and Baling), Perak (Hulu Perak), Kelantan (Gua Musang), Terengganu (Kemaman), and Pahang (Jerantut and Kuantan).
At the same time, a vigilant rain warning is issued involving several areas around Kedah, namely Yan, Kuala Muda, Kulim, and Bandar Baharu.
"This includes Penang, Perak (Kerian, Larut, Matang, and Selama, including Kuala Kangsar), as well as Pahang (Cameron Highlands and Lipis)," he said.