KUANTAN: Floods are expected to hit Kuantan, Pekan and Rompin, particularly low-lying areas and flood-prone locations, from today until Wednesday.
The National Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (PRABN) of the Department of Irrigation and Drainage said the forecast followed an alert-level continuous rain warning issued by the Malaysian Meteorological Department at 4.30pm today.
In Kuantan, the areas at risk include locations within the Sungai Kuantan Basin, covering Sungai Kuantan, Sungai Lembing, Sungai Kenau, Sungai Beserah, Sungai Belat and Sungai Soi.
Also at risk are areas within the Sungai Cherating Basin (Sungai Cherating), Sungai Pahang Basin (Sungai Lepar) and Sungai Penor Basin (Sungai Penor).
In Pekan, the affected areas are within the Sungai Bebar Basin (Sungai Bebar), Sungai Miang Basin (Sungai Miang), Sungai Pahang Basin (Sungai Pahang, Sungai Pahang Tua and Sungai Mentiga) and Sungai Mercung Basin (Sungai Mercung).
In Rompin, the forecast covers areas within the Sungai Endau Basin (Sungai Endau and Sungai Anak Endau), Sungai Rompin Basin (Sungai Rompin, Sungai Pukin, Sungai Kepasing, Sungai Keratong, Sungai Jeram, Sungai Gayong, Sungai Chanis and Sungai Buan), as well as the Sungai Pontian Pahang Basin (Sungai Pontian Pahang).
“The predicted floods may occur earlier or later than expected.
“This warning is issued to enable all residents, especially those in flood-prone areas, to remain vigilant and comply with instructions from the authorities or flood disaster management agencies,” the statement said.