THE Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) today issued a yellow weather alert for the peninsula, with heavy rain expected in all states except Pahang, Malacca and Johor, from Sunday to Monday.

MetMalaysia director-general Jailan Simon said heavy rain is expected in Perlis, Kedah, Penang, Perak, Kelantan (Tumpat, Pasir Mas, Kota Baru, Jeli, Tanah Merah, Bachok, Machang, Pasir Puteh and Kuala Krai), Terengganu (Besut, Setiu, Kuala Nerus, Hulu Terengganu, Kuala Terengganu and Marang), Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya.

“Strong northwest and northeast winds of between 40 and 50kph, with waves up to 3.5m high, are expected in the waters off Perlis, Kedah, Penang, Perak, Selangor, Kelantan and Terengganu during the period.

“This can cause seawater to overflow into coastal areas and estuaries in the affected areas,” he said. – Bernama, November 20, 2020.