PETALING JAYA: Eight states are expected to face heavy rains on Saturday (Jan 1), says the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).

       It issued the continuous heavy rain warning at 6.30am Saturday.

       "Extremely heavy continuous rain at the danger level is expected in Kuala Pilah, Jempol and Tampin in Negri Sembilan," MetMalaysia said in a tweet Saturday.

       The department also warned of continuous heavy rains at nine districts in Pahang as well as parts of Melaka, Negri Sembilan and Johor.

       It also cautioned that rains are expected to continue throughout Saturday in Kelantan and Terengganu as well as parts of Pahang, Selangor, Negri Sembilan and Johor.

       In Borneo, MetMalaysia forecast continuing rains in Tuaran, Ranau, Kota Belud, Telupid, Beluran, Sandakan and Kudat in Sabah until Sunday (Jan 2).

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       — Jabatan Meteorologi Malaysia (@metmalaysia) December 31, 2021