KUALA LUMPUR: 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, Melaka 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 recreational and sea sports, all shipping and coastal activities, including fishing, ferry services and workers on oil rigs. – BERNAMA
