Floods expected in 4 states from Dec 31

Floods expected in 4 states from Dec 31

The national flood forecasting and warning centre issues notification of the floods in various parts of Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang and Johor.

Residents in the affected areas have been advised to be vigilant, in light of the recent floods in several states as seen above.
KUALA LUMPUR:
The national flood forecasting and warning centre has issued an early flood forecast from Dec 31 for Kelantan and Terengganu, and Jan 1 for Pahang and Johor.

The centre, which is under the drainage and irrigation department, issued the forecast following an alert warning of continuous rain by the Malaysian meteorological department yesterday.

According to the notification on publicinfobanjir.water.gov.my, the districts in Pahang that will be hit by floods are Maran, Temerloh, Jerantut and surrounding areas; Kuantan (Sungai Lembing) and Rompin; while the districts in Johor are Mersing and its surrounding areas.

In Kelantan, the areas likely to be hit by floods are Gua Musang, Kuala Krai, Jeli, Tanah Merah, Machang and surrounding areas; and Tanah Merah (Jenob) and Pasir Mas (Rantau Panjang).

Floods are also predicted in Terengganu, involving Besut, Hulu Terengganu and Dungun.

“All disaster management agencies, as well as residents in the affected areas are advised to be vigilant,” it said.

The public can obtain the latest information and warnings on flooding at publicinfobanjir.water.gov.my, PublicInfoBanjir on Facebook, and by following @JPS_InfoBanjirTwitter on Twitter.

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