KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued an alert-level continuous rain warning for Johor until Friday (Dec 20), and Sarawak and Sabah until Sunday (Dec 22).
In a statement on Thursday (Dec 19), MetMalaysia said the areas in Johor expected to be affected were the districts of Mersing and Kota Tinggi.
In Sarawak, continuous rain is expected until Dec 22, affecting Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman, Betong, Sarikei, Sibu, Mukah, Kapit (Song and Kapit), Bintulu, and Miri (Subis, Beluru, Miri, and Marudi).
In Sabah, the rain is forecast for the west coast (Ranau and Kota Belud) and Sandakan (Telupid, Kinabatangan, Beluran, and Sandakan).
MetMalaysia reminded the public to remain vigilant and follow the instructions of the authorities to avoid any risks from the heavy rain.- Bernama