Warning of severe-level continuous rain in Sarawak until Monday

 

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a severe-level continuous rain warning in several areas in Sarawak until Monday (Feb 27).

MetMalaysia, in a statement today, said the situation is expected to occur in Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, and Mukah.

It also issued an alert-level continuous rain warning in Sri Aman, Betong, Sarikei, Sibu, and Bintulu (Tatau and Bintulu), Sarawak; as well as in Sandakan (Telupid, Kinabatangan, Beluran, and Sandakan) and Kudat, Sabah during the same period.

Meanwhile, Manjung, Kinta, Perak Tengah, Kampar, Bagan Datuk, Hilir Perak, Batang Padang, and Muallim (Perak), Terengganu, Pahang, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Negeri Sembilan, Malacca, and Johor are also expected to experience continuous rain (alert-level) from Tuesday (Feb 28) to Wednesday (March 1).

MetMalaysia, in a post on Facebook, also issued a warning of strong winds and rough seas (category one) in the waters of East Johor, Pahang, Terengganu, Kelantan, Sarawak, West Sabah, and Labuan until Wednesday (March 1).

Such a situation is dangerous for small boats as well as sea sports and recreational activities.

MetMalaysia also issued a warning of sea level rise in the East Johor, Pahang, Terengganu, and Kelantan waters from tomorrow until Tuesday (Feb 28), which could result in seawater overflowing on the coast.

It also issued a third-category strong wind and rough sea warning for ships, with speeds exceeding 60km/h and waves reaching over 4.5m expected in the waters of Condore, north Bunguran, and west of Reef North until Wednesday (March 1).

A second category of north-easterly strong wind of 50 to 60km/h and rough sea with waves as high as 4.5m are also expected to occur in the waters of Samui, Tioman, south Bunguran, east of Reef North, Reef South, Layang-Layang, Labuan, and West Palawan until Wednesday (March 1).

According to MetMalaysia, the situation is dangerous to all shipping and coastal activities, including fishing, ferry services, and workers on oil rigs.

- Bernama