MetMalaysia warns of continuous heavy rain as monsoon surge hits Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued continuous rain warnings at the severe and alert levels for several areas in Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang and Sabah, effective until Wednesday. — Bernama pic

First Published: Monday, 09 Nov 2026 11:40 AM MYT

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued continuous rain warnings at the severe and alert levels for several areas in Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang and Sabah, effective until Wednesday.

MetMalaysia director-general Dr Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip said in a statement that analysis of weather forecast models indicated that a monsoon surge was expected to enter the country’s region until Nov 11.

He said the situation could result in continuous heavy rain, particularly along the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia and eastern Sabah.

In an updated statement as of 8.30am today, he said a continuous rain warning at the severe level had been issued for five districts in Kelantan, namely Bachok, Kota Bharu, Tumpat, Pasir Mas and Pasir Puteh.

In Terengganu, the same warning is in effect for almost the entire state, covering Besut, Setiu, Dungun, Kemaman, Marang, Kuala Terengganu and Kuala Nerus.

Meanwhile, a continuous rain warning at the alert level had been issued for four districts in Kelantan, namely Tanah Merah, Machang, Kuala Krai and Jeli, as well as Hulu Terengganu in Terengganu.

In Pahang, the areas covered by the alert warning were Kuantan, Pekan, Rompin and Jerantut, while in Sabah, they included Kudat, Paitan, Telupid, Labuk and Sugut, Sandakan and Kinabatangan.

The public can obtain the latest weather information through the department’s official website, the myCuaca mobile application, its official social media platforms or via the hotline at 1-300-22-1638. — Bernama