Three stations in Terengganu record over 100mm of rain

 

Pic for illustration purposes. NSTP/MOHD ADAM ARININ

KUALA LUMPUR: Three weather monitoring stations in Terengganu recorded more than 100 mm of rain within 12 hours, with the highest reading of 183.1mm recorded in Cendering.

The other two stations were Kuala Tengah in Marang, which recorded 130.2mm, and Felda Belara, with 100.2mm, between 1am and 1pm today.

Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) deputy director-general (operations) Ambun Dindang said the readings had prompted the continuous rain warning to be raised to orange level in several areas in Kelantan and Terengganu.

"Several other stations in Terengganu and Kelantan also recorded rainfall above 50mm as of 1pm today.

"Rain clouds are still moving into the two states, and we expect rainfall could exceed 150mm within 24 hours.

"That is among the criteria for us to raise the warning to the orange level," he said when contacted.

Ambun said the orange warning issued today covered Bachok, Kota Baru, Tumpat, Pasir Mas and Pasir Puteh in Kelantan, and Besut, Setiu, Dungun, Kemaman, Marang, Kuala Terengganu and Kuala Nerus in Terengganu.

The warning is expected to remain in force until Nov 11.

He said MetMalaysia had initially issued an "Alert" level continuous rain warning on Nov 6, effective from Nov 8 to 11, before updating it yesterday to include coastal areas in Pahang, as well as Kemaman and Dungun.

On flood preparedness, Ambun advised residents to remain alert throughout the northeast monsoon, which began on Oct 27.

"Residents in areas that flood often, particularly in Kelantan and Terengganu, need to stay aware of weather conditions throughout this northeast monsoon.

"If rain continues for more than a day, they must be ready to be evacuated and follow the authorities' instructions so that evacuation can be carried out earlier," he said. - NST