Tropical storm Sonamu expected to hit east coast

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National Security Council Secretary Datuk Mohamed Thajudeen Abdul Wahab said in a statement on Saturday that the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MMD) has forecast turbulent sea conditions and flooding in low-lying areas today until Wednesday.

The storm is expected to affect Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang.

“Those in flood-prone areas should be alert for warnings of heavy rain and should make advance preparations for the possibility of floods,” said Mohamed Thajudeen.

He said the public should heed orders from the authorities to evacuate their homes.

The MMD on its website has issued a warning of strong northeasterly winds over 60 kmph with waves more than 4.5m occurring over the waters off Kelantan, Terengganu, Samui, Condore, Reef North, Layang-Layang and Palawan.

These conditions are expected to continue until Friday.