World · East Asia & Pacific · 13 hrs ago
Heavy rain warnings issued for parts of Malaysia until Nov 11
Malaysia’s weather department has warned of continuous heavy rain in parts of the country until Nov 11.
The risk is linked to a monsoon surge expected to affect the region during that period.
Severe-level warnings cover five districts in Kelantan and almost all of Terengganu.
Alert-level warnings also cover parts of Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang and Sabah.
The forecast points to especially heavy rain on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia and in eastern Sabah.
The warnings remain in effect until Nov 11, and the department says the rain could continue through then.
Malaysia’s weather department issued continuous rain warnings for areas in Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang and Sabah until Nov 11.
Severe-level warnings cover five districts in Kelantan and almost the entire state of Terengganu.
Alert-level warnings cover additional areas in Kelantan and Terengganu, as well as parts of Pahang and Sabah.
The department said a monsoon surge could bring continuous heavy rain, particularly to the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia and eastern Sabah.
- Who
- Malaysia’s Meteorological Department issued the warnings.
- What
- Continuous rain warnings at severe and alert levels were issued for several areas.
- When
- The warnings are effective until Nov 11. The department provided an update as of 8.30am on Nov 9.
- Where
- Areas in Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang and Sabah.
- Why
- Weather forecast models indicated that a monsoon surge was expected to enter the region, potentially bringing continuous heavy rain.
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A monsoon surge was expected to enter the region, with the potential to bring continuous heavy rain.
The department’s updated statement set out severe- and alert-level warnings for affected areas.
- Severe warning, Kelantan
- Bachok, Kota Bharu, Tumpat, Pasir Mas and Pasir Puteh
- Severe warning, Terengganu
- Besut, Setiu, Dungun, Kemaman, Marang, Kuala Terengganu and Kuala Nerus
- Alert warning, Kelantan
- Tanah Merah, Machang, Kuala Krai and Jeli
- Alert warning, Terengganu
- Hulu Terengganu
- Alert warning, Pahang
- Kuantan, Pekan, Rompin and Jerantut
- Alert warning, Sabah
- Kudat, Paitan, Telupid, Labuk and Sugut, Sandakan and Kinabatangan
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a monsoon surge was expected to enter the country’s region until Nov 11.