SEVERE-LEVEL continuous heavy rain is expected to hit several areas in Pahang and Johor until Saturday, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia). 

MetMalaysia, in a statement issued today, said that continuous torrential rain is expected in the districts of Pekan and Rompin in Pahang, as well as Segamat, Kluang, Mersing, Kulai, Kota Tinggi, and Johor Baru in Johor. 

The department also issued an alert-level continuous rain warning for several areas in Terengganu, Pahang, Johor, and Sarawak until Saturday.  

The areas are: Maran, Kuantan, and Bera in Pahang; Kemaman in Terengganu; Tangkak, Muar, Batu Pahat, and Pontian in Johor; Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman, Betong, Sarikei, Sibu (Sibu and Kanowit), and Mukah (Tanjung Manis, Daro, and Matu) in Sarawak. – Bernama, March 2, 2023.