THE Meteorology Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a bad-level warning of continuous heavy rain in several areas in Johor from today until Sunday.

In a statement today it said the areas that would be affected are Segamat, Kluang, Mersing, Kulai, Kota Tinggi and Johor Baru.

It also issued an alert-level warning of continuous rainfall until Sunday in Kuantan, Pekan and Rompin in Pahang as well as in Johor (Batu Pahat and Pontian).

Meanwhile, based on the latest report on the disaster situation in the country issued by the National Disaster Control Centre of the National Disaster Management Agency, the water levels in Sungai Arau, Perlis and Sungai Kelantan in Pasir Mas, Kelantan are at the danger level.

The report also stated that 19 roads are still closed either due to flooding, slope collapse or damage and they include Jalan Durian Mentangau in Dungun, Terengganu; Jalan Sungai Sam to Dabong in Jeli, Kelantan; Jalan Raya Timur Barat Kupang-Gerik-Jeli in Hulu Perak, Perak and Jalan Kota Tinggi-Kluang in Johor. – Bernama, January 4, 2024.