The Malaysian Meteorological Department has issued a continuous rain alert for the three east coast states until Friday.

In a statement yesterday, the department said the warning covers the entire state of Terengganu, Kelantan (Tumpat, Pasir Mas, Kota Baru, Jeli, Tanah Merah, Bachok, Machang, Pasir Puteh and Kuala Krai) and Pahang (Jerantut, Kuantan, Pekan and Rompin).

A similar warning has also been issued for Tuesday to Friday, covering Perlis, Kedah (Kubang Pasu, Pokok Sena, Padang Terap, Pendang, Sik and Baling), Pahang (Cameron Highlands, Lipis, Raub, Bentong, Temerloh, Maran and Bera), Perak (Hulu Perak) and Kelantan (Gua Musang), Bernama reported.

Continuous rain is also expected in Sabah, specifically in Sandakan (Telupid, Beluran and Sandakan) and Kudat until tomorrow.