The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued severe and alert-level heavy rain warnings for seven states, including those on the east coast, which are expected to last until Wednesday (Dec 11).

MetMalaysia's warning, issued at 9am today, indicated that continuous heavy rainfall at a severe level is anticipated to affect five districts in Pahang - Kuantan, Pekan, Jerantut, Maran, and Rompin - as well as the districts of Kemaman and Dungun in Terengganu.