MetMalaysia warns of continuous heavy rain as monsoon surge hits Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued continuous rain warnings at severe and alert levels for several regions in Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, and Sabah until Wednesday. Dr Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip, MetMalaysia's director-general, stated that a monsoon surge is expected to enter the country's region until Nov 11, which could lead to continuous heavy rain, especially along the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia and eastern Sabah.

As of 8.30am today, MetMalaysia has extended the continuous rain warning in severe level for five districts in Kelantan, including Bachok, Kota Bharu, Tumpat, Pasir Mas, and Pasir Puteh. In Terengganu, the severe warning covers almost the entire state, including Besut, Setiu, Dungun, Kemaman, Marang, Kuala Terengganu, and Kuala Nerus.

The alert level warning is in effect for four districts in Kelantan (Tanah Merah, Machang, Kuala Krai, and Jeli) and Hulu Terengganu in Terengganu. Pahang has four areas under the alert warning (Kuantan, Pekan, Rompin, and Jerantut), while in Sabah, Kudat, Paitan, Telupid, Labuk, Sugut, Sandakan, and Kinabatangan are included. The public can access the latest weather updates through MetMalaysia's official website, the myCuaca mobile app, its social media platforms, or by calling the hotline at 1-300-22-1638.