CONTINUOUS rain is expected to occur in Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang and Johor from today until Monday.

According to the Malaysian Meteorological Department’s (MetMalaysia) alert issued at 9am today, continuous heavy rain in a severe category is expected to occur in Tumpat, Pasir Mas, Kota Baru, Tanah Merah, Bachok, Machang and Pasir Puteh in Kelantan, and the whole of Terengganu.

Meanwhile, continuous rain in an alert category is expected over Jeli, Kuala Krai and Gua Musang in Kelantan; Jerantut, Maran, Kuantan, Pekan and Rompin in Pahang; and Segamat, Kluang, Mersing, Kulai, Kota Tinggi and Johor Baru in Johor.

The National Disaster Management Agency has also ordered the disaster management committees at the state and district levels to be activated and the preparedness level be increased to face possible disasters, especially in high-risk areas.

The committees have also been told to ensure that the relief centres are equipped with basic amenities and on-scene command posts with sufficient operational assets. – Bernama, January 27, 2023.