KOTA BARU: Nine districts in Kelantan are expected to experience flooding from today until Wednesday, following a continuous rain warning issued by the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).
The National Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre of the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) said the districts are Kota Baru, Tumpat, Bachok, Machang, Pasir Mas, Pasir Puteh, Tanah Merah, Kuala Krai and Jeli.
It said the preliminary flood forecast was issued following a Continuous Rain Warning (Alert) by MetMalaysia at 4.30pm today, with flood hotspots, low-lying areas and other flood-prone locations expected to be affected.
“In Kota Baru, areas at risk are located within the Kelantan River Basin, while in Tumpat, they are within the Golok River Basin, covering Sungai Golok, Sungai Pengkalan Nangka, Sungai Mentua and Sungai Kelaboran,” it said in a statement.
In Bachok, areas at risk are within the Kemasin River Basin, including Sungai Jelawat, Sungai Kemasin, Saliran PKS, Saliran KADA and Sungai Bator.
The Semerak River Basin, covering Sungai Lubuk Nibong, Sungai Melor, Sungai Gunong and Sungai Semerak, is also at risk of flooding.
In Machang, areas at risk are within the Kelantan River Basin, including Sungai Kelantan, Sungai Kerawang, Sungai Kweng Hitam and watercourses in Machang town.
In Pasir Mas, flooding is forecast in the Golok River Basin, including Sungai Golok and Sungai Lemal, while areas at risk in Pasir Puteh are within the Semerak River Basin.
In Tanah Merah, areas at risk are within the Kelantan River Basin.
In Kuala Krai, the areas at risk include Sungai Lebir and Sungai Galas, both part of the Kelantan River Basin.
In Jeli, the areas at risk are Sungai Pergau and Sungai Jeli within the Kelantan River Basin, as well as Sungai Lanas in the Golok River Basin.
The department cautioned that flooding could occur earlier or later than forecast.
Residents, particularly those in flood-prone areas, are advised to remain vigilant and comply with instructions from the authorities.
The public can obtain the latest flood updates through the Public InfoBanjir website at https://publicinfobanjir.water.gov.my/.