Terengganu to see severe continuous rain, says MetMalaysia

 

MetMalaysia says areas in Terengganu that will be hit by rain are Setiu, Kuala Nerus, Hulu Terengganu, Kuala Terengganu, Marang and Dungun. (Bernama pic)

KUALA LUMPUR: The meteorological department (MetMalaysia) has issued a severe-level continuous rain warning for six localities in Terengganu until tomorrow.

In a statement, MetMalaysia said the areas that will be hit are Setiu, Kuala Nerus, Hulu Terengganu, Kuala Terengganu, Marang and Dungun.

The department also issued an alert-level continuous rain warning for Tumpat, Pasir Mas, Kota Bharu, Tanah Merah, Bachok, Machang and Pasir Puteh in Kelantan, Besut and Kemaman in Terengganu, and Kuantan in Pahang.

Meanwhile, according to the report issued by the National Disaster Management Agency at 6am, 19 flood victims from five families are still being housed at a temporary relief centre in Segamat, Johor.

Several rivers are also reported to be at the danger level, namely Sungai Rompin in Pahang, Sungai Arau in Perlis, Sungai Terengganu in Terengganu, Sungai Batang Oya Sibu in Sarawak, and Sungai Kinabatangan in Sabah. - FMT