KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 17 -- Malaysia's national weather agency has issued a warning of continuous heavy rain across several states until Thursday, with parts of Pahang placed on the highest "danger" level alert.

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (METMalaysia) has cautioned that the prolonged rainfall could increase the risk of flooding in the affected areas.

The most critical warning has been issued for the districts of Kuantan, Pekan, and Rompin in Pahang, where very heavy and continuous rain is forecast.

A "severe" warning, indicating the potential for heavy and continuous rain, has been issued for several other districts.

In Terengganu, this includes Dungun and Kemaman. In Pahang, it covers Jerantut, Maran, and Bera, while in Jo...