Monsoon surge triggers continuous rain alert for Kelantan, Terengganu and Sabah until tomorrow

Overcast skies and rain are seen in several areas around the city of Alor Setar on May 16, 2026. — Bernama pic

By Malay Mail

First Published: Wednesday, 11 Nov 2026 3:03 PM MYT

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 – The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MET Malaysia) has issued an updated continuous rain alert for parts of Kelantan, Terengganu, and Sabah, as an incoming monsoon surge threatens to trigger persistent downpours through tomorrow.

In an advisory released at 2.00pm today, the department explained that atmospheric simulation models indicate a monsoon surge is entering regional airspace, creating unstable weather conditions likely to dump sustained, heavy precipitation along the eastern seaboard of Peninsular Malaysia and eastern Sabah over the next 24 hours.

In the peninsula, the alert covers seven districts in Kelantan: Kota Bharu, Tumpat, Pasir Mas, Pasir Puteh, Bachok, Machang, and Tanah Merah. In neighbouring Terengganu, the warning encompasses the northern and coastal districts of Besut, Setiu, Kuala Terengganu, and Kuala Nerus.

Across East Malaysia, the advisory targets northern and eastern Sabah, specifically covering Kudat and Pitas within the Kudat division, alongside Paitan in the Sandakan division.

The “Alert” designation serves as the initial tier on the department’s three-stage continuous rain alert scale, warning that sustained rainfall is projected to affect the identified localities.

MET Malaysia urged residents, particularly those in low-lying and flood-prone settlements, to track real-time weather movements through the myCuaca mobile application, the department's official web portal, and verified social media channels, or call its 24-hour hotline at 1-300-22-1638 for inquiries.