KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) today issued a yellow-level alert weather, with heavy rain expected, in several states from Wednesday to Friday.
MetMalaysia director-general Jailan Simon said in a statement that the affected states are Terengganu and Kelantan (Tumpat, Pasir Mas, Kota Baru, Jeli, Tanah Merah, Bachok, Machang, Pasir Puteh and Kuala Krai) as well as Sabah (Sandakan, Telupid, Kinabatangan, Beluran and Kudat).
“During this period, there may be strong winds on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah,” he said.
Meanwhile, thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected in most states on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia, especially during the afternoons and early evenings during that period, increasing the possibility of flash floods in low-lying areas.
The affected areas are Perlis, Kedah, Penang, Perak, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka and Johor.
“Strong north-easterly winds of 40 to 50kph, with waves up to 3.5m high, are expected in the waters of Kelantan, Terengganu and Sabah during this period.
“This can result in overflowing in coastal areas and estuaries in the affected locations,” he said. – Bernama, December 14, 2020
