KUALA LUMPUR – The Irrigation and Drainage Department’s National Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre issued a flood warning today for several locations in Johor and Pahang starting tomorrow.
This is a follow-up to the continuous rain warning (danger level) issued by the Meteorological Department on December 20, 2022 following its flood forecasting model simulation.
In Johor, flooding is forecast to start from 7am in the Mersing district around Sg Melikai, and from 8pm at Kg Jemari, Pengkalan Batu and its surrounding areas.
In Pahang, flooding is expected to occur from 11pm covering areas in Rompin district namely Sg Anak Endau at the Setajam pump house and its surrounding areas.
“Floods are likely to occur either earlier or later than expected,” said the centre.
It said the warning was to get residents, especially those living in flood-prone areas to be alert and to abide by the authorities’ or flood disaster management agencies’ directives.
The public is advised to refer to the website https://publicinfobanjir.water.gov.my, or PublicInfoBanjir on Facebook and @JPS_InfoBanjir on Twitter, for more information. – Bernama, December 21, 2022
