The Meteorological Department of Malaysia (MetMalaysia) has issued continuous rain warning at danger, severe and alert levels for most states until Tuesday (4 January 2022). The affected states are Johor, Pahang, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Sabah, Kelantan, Terengganu, Perak, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya.
Danger-level continuous torrential rain is forecasted in Johor involving the districts of Tangkak, Muar, Batu Pahat, Pontian and Johor Bahru today.
Severe-level continuous heavy rain is expected to occur in Pahang involving Jerantut, Maran, Kuantan, Bera, Pekan and Rompin; entire Negri Sembilan and Melaka until tomorrow (Jan 3).
It also involved Johor in the districts of Segamat, Kluang, Mersing, Kulai and Kota Tinggi as well as Sabah in Sandakan (Telupid, Beluran and Sandakan) as well as Kudat.
According to the statement, continuous rain (alert level) is expected to occur in Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang involving Cameron Highlands, Lipis, Raub, Bentong and Temerloh while in Sabah, it involves the West Coast (Tuaran, Ranau and Kota Belud) and Sandakan (Kinabatangan) until Tuesday.
A similar situation is also expected in Perak involving the districts of Manjung, Kinta, Perak Tengah, Kampar, Bagan Datuk, Hilir Perak, Batang Padang and Muallim, apart from Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya until tomorrow. — Bernama
Apart from that, the National Security Council (MKN) has issued a warning on 2 January 2022 to advise the public to be vigilant during the high tide phenomenon along the West Coast of Malaysia. The high tide is estimated to take place for four days from 2 - 5 January (Sunday to Wednesday).
Although the high tide phenomenon is of a smaller scale compared to the flood in November, the situation can become worse if there are strong winds, big waves and heavy rains at the same time.
These conditions will cause flash floods, seawater overflow and coastal flooding.
The risky areas are:
- Kedah – Kuala Muda
- Perak – Bagan Datoh
- Selangor – Klang, Kuala Langat, Sabak Bernam, Kuala Selangor
- Johor – Batu Pahat, Pontian
Beachgoers are advised to be cautious while doing water and recreational activities on those dates.
MKN added that the people must be vigilant about weather changes and be ready to move to a safer place if there’s heavy rain and rising tides.
Reference Links -
[1] MetMalaysia
[2] MetMalaysia
[3] Malay Mail
[4] Majlis Keselamatan Negara
[5] The Rakyat Post