KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a severe continuous heavy rain warning in Pahang and Johor until Monday (December 29).
In Pahang, the affected areas are Kuantan, Pekan and Rompin, while in Johor, it involves Mersing.
In a statement today, it said that a severe heavy rain warning has also been issued for Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang (Jerantut, Maran, and Bera), and Johor (Segamat, Kluang, and Kota Tinggi).
Meanwhile, thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds are expected to occur in seven states and the Labuan Federal Territory until 6pm today.
MetMalaysia added that severe weather is expected to hit Batang Padang, Perak, as well as Cameron Highlands and Lipis in Pahang, while in Negeri Sembilan (Kuala Pilah, Jempol, and Tampin), Melaka and Johor in Tangkak, Batu Pahat, and Pontian.
The same warning was also issued for Sarawak involving Kuching, Serian, Samarahan (Samarahan and Simunjan) and Limbang, while Sabah involves the Interior (Kuala Penyu, Beaufort, and Tambunan), West Coast, Tawau, Sandakan (Telupid, Kinabatangan, Beluran, and Sandakan) and Kudat in Sabah, in addition to Labuan.
