Warning Of More Rain, Floods In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Intermittent and sometimes moderate rain is expected to occur in parts of Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang and Johor until Friday and can cause flooding in low-lying areas. The Meteorological Department said the affected areas in Kelantan are Kota Baharu, Tumpat, Pasir Mas, Tanah Merah, Bachok, Pasir Puteh, Machang, Jeli, Kuala Krai and Gua Musang while in Terengganu the areas are Besut, Setiu, Kuala Terengganu, Hulu Terengganu, Marang, Dungun and Kemaman. Meanwhile in Pahang, the weather is expected to occur in Kuantan, Maran, Pekan, Rompin, Temerloh, Jerantut, Lipis, Bera, Bentong, Raub and Cameron Highlands while in Johor the areas are Mersing and Segamat. Similar weather condition is expected to occur in Perlis, Kedah, Perak and Penang starting Friday until Saturday. The affected areas in Perlis are Kangar, Padang Besar and Arau; in Kedah, Kubang Pasu, Padang Terap, Kota Setar, Pendang, Yan, Sik, Kuala Muda, Baling, Kulim, Bandar Baharu and Langkawi; in Perak, the areas are Kerian, Larut, Matang, Selama, Hulu Perak, Kuala Kangsar and Kinta; while in Penang the areas are Seberang Perai Utara, Seberang Perai Tengah, Seberang Perai Selatan, Timur Laut and Barat Daya. Meanwhile, strong north-easterly winds with a speed of 60kmph and waves of up to 5.5 metres occurring over the waters off Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, Johor Timur, Samui, Tioman, Bunguran, Condore, Reef North and Layang-Layang are expected to persist until Wednesday. It said the east coast of peninsular Malaysia is exposed to the danger of rising sea level which is expected to persist until Saturday. Strong wind condition and rough seas are posing a danger to coastal activities and shipping including oilrig workers. It said, strong north-easterly wind with a speed of 50-60 kmph and waves of up to 4.5 metres are expected over the waters of Sarawak, Labuan, Sabah (Pedalaman, Pantai Barat, Kudat and Sandakan), Reef South, Palawan and Sulu and may persist until this Saturday. -- BERNAMA