DID issues early flood forecast for 10 Kelantan districts from Jan 5-8 following continuous rain warning, urging residents in high-risk areas to stay alert
KOTA BHARU: The Department of Irrigation and Drainage has issued an early flood forecast for Kelantan following a Continuous Rain Warning issued by the Malaysian Meteorological Department.
The National Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre said floods are likely to occur from Jan 5 to 8 in 10 districts involving several major river basins.
The affected districts are Tumpat, Pasir Mas, Bachok, Machang, Kota Bharu, Pasir Puteh, Jeli, Tanah Merah, Kuala Krai and Gua Musang.
The forecast involves the Sungai Kelantan, Sungai Golok, Sungai Semerak, Sungai Kemasin, Sungai Lebir, Sungai Galas and Sungai Nenggiri river basins.
“Continuous monitoring will be carried out and flood warnings will be updated if significant rainfall persists at the affected basins,” DID said in a statement.
The department added that the forecasted floods may occur earlier or later than the expected dates.
All disaster management agencies and residents in high-risk areas are urged to remain vigilant and comply with authorities’ instructions.
The public is encouraged to obtain the latest information through the publicinfobanjir.water.gov.my portal or the PublicInfoBanjir Facebook page.
