Kuala terengganu: Several major roads around Kuala Terengganu city were closed today after flash floods triggered by continuous heavy rain since early morning.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Kuala Terengganu police chief ACP Azli Mohd Noor stated that the affected roads included Jalan Sultan Omar, Jalan Kamaruddin, Jalan Sultan Ismail heading towards Bulatan Ladang, as well as Jalan Kamaruddin towards Pengadang Akar. Police personnel have been deployed to the affected areas to monitor the situation and assist in easing traffic flow.

'Road users are advised to exercise caution and comply with flood warning signs put in place. If possible, postpone travel into the city for the time being until floodwaters recede,' he told Bernama when contacted today.

Meanwhile, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) said in a statement that several routes within the campus had been closed due to flooding, including an entrance at the Sports Complex and the road in front of the Student Complex. 'Members of the UMT community are advised to remain vigilant when riding motorcycles or driving vehicles and to comply with campus traffic instructions,' the statement said.

Earlier, the Malaysian Meteorological Department issued an alert-level continuous rain warning for four states, including Terengganu and Kelantan (Tumpat, Pasir Mas, Kota Bharu, Bachok, Machang, and Pasir Puteh), from Dec 25 to 28. Similar conditions are forecast in Pahang (Jerantut, Maran, Kuantan, Pekan, and Rompin) and Johor (Segamat, Kluang, Mersing, and Kota Tinggi) from Dec 26 to 29.