KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a continuous rain alert for four states, effective today until November 20.
In a statement, MetMalaysia identified the affected states as Terengganu, Kelantan, Pahang, and Sabah.
The warning is for the whole of Terengganu; the districts of Tumpat, Pasir Mas, Kota Bharu, Jeli, Tanah Merah, Bachok, Machang, Pasir Puteh, and Kuala Krai in Kelantan; Jerantut, Maran, Kuantan, Pekan, and Rompin in Pahang; and the West Coast (Ranau and Kota Belud), Sandakan (Telupid, Kinabatangan, Beluran, and Sandakan) and Kudat in Sabah.
Heavy rain and floods are customary during the northeast monsoon period, spanning from November to March.
— Bernama