KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) issued a severe continuous heavy rain warning in Pahang and Johor until Monday (Dec 29).
MetMalaysia, in a statement on Saturday (Dec 27), announced that in Pahang, the affected areas are Kuantan, Pekan, and Rompin, while in Johor, the affected area is Mersing.
A severe heavy rain warning has also been issued for Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang (Jerantut, Maran and Bera) and Johor (Segamat, Kluang and Kota Tinggi).
Meanwhile, thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected across seven states and the Federal Territory of Labuan until 6pm on Saturday.
MetMalaysia announced that severe weather is expected to hit Batang Padang, Perak; the Cameron Highlands and Lipis, Pahang; and Negeri Sembilan (Kuala Pilah, Jempol and Tampin), Melaka, and Johor (Tangkak, Batu Pahat and Pontian).
The same warning was also issued for Sarawak involving Kuching, Serian, Samarahan (Samarahan and Simunjan) and Limbang, while Sabah involves the Interior (Kuala Penyu, Beaufort and Tambunan), West Coast, Tawau, Sandakan (Telupid, Kinabatangan, Beluran and Sandakan) and Kudat in Sabah, in addition to Labuan. – Bernama
