THE Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a severe-level warning of continuous heavy rain from tomorrow until Monday for several areas in Kelantan and the whole of Terengganu.   

In a statement issued at 3.30pm today, MetMalaysia said the affected areas in Kelantan are Tumpat, Pasir Mas, Kota Bharu, Tanah Merah, Bachok, Machang, Pasir Puteh, and Kuala Krai. 

It also issued a continuous rain warning at the alert level for several areas in Pahang and Kelantan which is expected to last until December 25 while the alert for Mersing and Kota Tinggi in Johor is until tomorrow. 

In Kelantan, the districts listed include Jeli and Gua Musang while in Pahang, the areas affected are Jerantut, Kuantan, Pekan, and Rompin. 

MetMalaysia also forecast alert-level continuous rain in Perlis and several areas in Kedah, namely Langkawi, Kubang Pasu, Kota Setar, Pokok Sena, Padang Terap, Pendang, Sik and Baling, as well as several areas in Perak, including Hulu Perak and Kuala Kangsar, from Dec 24-25. 

The yellow-stage heavy rain warnings have been terminated for Johor areas such as Kluang, Kulai, and Johor Baru. – Bernama, December 22, 2023.