Floods expected in 9 Kelantan districts from Sunday - DID

The Irrigation and Drainage Department (DID) has forecast potential flooding in nine districts in Kelantan over three days starting Sunday (Dec 29).

The districts expected to be affected are Tumpat, Pasir Mas, Kota Bharu, Pasir Puteh, Bachok, Tanah Merah, Machang, Kuala Krai and Jeli.

“For Tumpat, the areas at risk include the Sungai Golok basin, Sungai Kelantan basin and Sungai Pengkalan Nangka basin. In Pasir Mas, the Sungai Golok and Sungai Kelantan basins will likely be affected.

“In Kota Bharu, three river basins are at risk, namely Sungai Kelantan, Sungai Pengkalan Datu and Sungai Semerak. In Pasir Puteh, the Sungai Kelantan and Sungai Semerak basins are expected to be impacted,” it said in a statement today.

For Bachok, the forecast covers the Sungai Kemasin and Sungai Semerak basins, while in Tanah Merah, it involves the Sungai Golok and Sungai Kelantan basins.

“In Kuala Krai, the Sungai Kelantan basin is at risk, whereas in Jeli, it involves the Sungai Golok and Sungai Kelantan basins.

“The DID will continuously monitor and provide updates on flood warnings if significant rainfall persists in these basins,” it added.

The department also cautioned that the forecast floods could occur earlier or later than anticipated.

As such, all disaster management agencies and local residents, especially those in flood-prone areas, are advised to remain vigilant and heed instructions from the authorities.

- Bernama

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