METMalaysia Issues Severe Weather Warning For Several States Until Tuesday
The department warned of heavy rainfall and strong winds of up to 60km/h during this period.
The Malaysian Meteorological Department (METMalaysia) has issued severe weather alerts for several states today, 8 January
According to Bernama, the department warned that heavy rain is expected to continue from Friday, 8 January, until Tuesday, 12 January.
It also warned that strong winds up to 60km/h and waves on the east coast reaching 4.5m high are expected during this period.
Image via Bernama/New Straits Times
The alerts are namely for residents living in the states of Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, and Johor
An orange-level alert for severe weather condition with heavy rain was issued for the districts of Kuantan, Bera, Pekan, and Rompin in Pahang, and Segamat, Mersing, and Kota Tinggi in Johor.
A yellow-level alert for heavy rains was also issued for these districts:
- Kelantan and Terengganu: Besut, Setiu, Kuala Nerus, Hulu Terengganu, Kuala Terengganu, Dungun, and Kemaman
- Pahang: Cameron Highlands, Lipis, Raub, Jerantut, Bentong, Temerloh, and Maran
- Johor: Tangkak, Muar, Batu Pahat, Kluang, Pontian, Kulai, and Johor Bahru
The statement added that northeasterly winds of up to 50km/h, with waves up to 3.5m high, are also expected to occur in Sarawak, Sabah, and Labuan waters during the same period.
See METMalaysia's weather maps here:
The incessant rain has caused floods, death, and damage across several states over the past week:
A flood victim shared with SAYS the experiences and difficulties people actually face when going through the disaster:
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