Continuous rain alert for parts of Kelantan, Terengganu and Sabah until Thursday

KUALA LUMPUR – Continuous rain at alert level is expected in several areas in Kelantan, Terengganu and Sabah until tomorrow, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).

In a statement today, MetMalaysia said weather forecast models indicated that a monsoon surge was expected to affect the country until Thursday.

The monsoon surge could bring prolonged heavy rain to the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia and eastern Sabah during this period.

In Kelantan, the warning covers Bachok, Kota Bharu, Tumpat, Pasir Mas, Pasir Puteh, Machang and Tanah Merah.

In Terengganu, the affected districts are Besut, Setiu, Kuala Terengganu and Kuala Nerus.

In Sabah, the warning covers Kudat and Pitas, as well as Paitan in Sandakan. –BERNAMA