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MetMalaysia issues bad-level warning for continuous heavy rain in Johor

Heavy downpours expected in Segamat, Kluang, Mersing, Kulai, Kota Tinggi, Johor Bahru until Sunday

11:12 AM MYT

 

KUALA LUMPUR – The Meteorology Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a bad-level warning for continuous heavy rain in several areas in Johor from today until Sunday.

In a statement today, MetMalaysia said the areas that would be affected are Segamat, Kluang, Mersing, Kulai, Kota Tinggi and Johor Bahru.

It also issued an alert-level warning for continuous rainfall until Sunday in Kuantan, Pekan and Rompin in Pahang, as well as in Johor (Batu Pahat and Pontian).

Meanwhile, based on the latest report on the disaster situation in the country issued by the National Disaster Control Centre of the National Disaster Management Agency, the water in Sg Arau, in Perlis, and Sg Kelantan in Pasir Mas, Kelantan, is at the danger level.

The report also stated that 19 roads are still closed either due to flooding, slope collapse, or damage and they include Jalan Durian Mentangau in Dungun, Terengganu; Jalan Sg Sam to Dabong in Jeli, Kelantan; Jalan Raya Timur Barat Kupang-Gerik-Jeli in Hulu Perak, Perak; and Jalan Kota Tinggi-Kluang in Johor. – January 4, 2024

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