KUALA LUMPUR: Heavy and persistent rain is expected in parts of Kelantan and Terengganu until Wednesday, with the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) issuing a severe continuous rain warning.
In Kelantan, the warning covers Bachok, Kota Baru, Tumpat, Pasir Mas and Pasir Puteh, while in Terengganu it affects Besut, Setiu, Dungun, Kemaman, Marang, Kuala Terengganu and Kuala Nerus.
MetMalaysia has also issued a continuous rain alert for several areas in Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang and Sabah over the same period.
The affected areas in Kelantan are Tanah Merah, Machang, Kuala Krai and Jeli, while in Terengganu the alert covers Hulu Terengganu.
In Pahang, it covers Kuantan, Pekan, Rompin and Jerantut, while in Sabah the affected areas are Kudat, Paitan, Telupid, Labuk and Sugut, Sandakan and Kinabatangan.
The warning was issued at 8.30am today.