MetMalaysia issues continuous heavy rain warning for east coast, Klang Valley

KUALA LUMPUR – The Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued an orange alert of continuous heavy rain forecast for Pahang, Negri Sembilan, Melaka and Johor.

MetMalaysia, in its latest statement today, said continuous heavy rain is expected in Jerantut, Maran, Kuantan, Bera, Pekan and Rompin in Pahang; Kuala Pilah, Rembau, Jempol and Tampin in Negri Sembilan; Tangkak, Segamat, Muar, Batu Pahat, Kluang, Mersing and Kota Tinggi in Johor; and all over Melaka until January 3.

MetMalaysia also issued a yellow alert of continuous rain in the southern half of Perak (Manjung, Kinta, Perak Tengah, Kampar, Bagan Datuk, Hilir Perak, Batang Padang and Muallim); Selangor; Kuala Lumpur; Putrajaya; Jelebu, Seremban and Port Dickson in Negeri Sembilan; and Pontian, Kulai and Johor Baru in Johor, which is also expected to occur until January 3.

Meanwhile, a yellow alert of continuous rain, which is expected to occur until January 4, was issued for Kelantan; Terengganu; and Cameron Highlands, Lipis, Raub, Bentong and Temerloh in Pahang.

In Sabah, continuous rain in the West Coast (Tuaran, Ranau and Kota Belud), Sandakan (Telupid and Beluran), and Kudat, is also expected to occur until January 4. – Bernama, January 1, 2022