KUALA LUMPUR – The Irrigation and Drainage Department has issued an alert for possible flash floods within 12 hours in several districts in Johor, Pahang and Sarawak if heavy rain or significant thunderstorms occur.
It said in a statement today the notice was issued based on the Malaysian Meteorological Department’s rainfall forecast, the Southeastern Asia-Oceania Flash Flood Guidance System and the Irrigation and Drainage Department’s flood forecasting model.
In Johor, the areas at risk of being affected are the Plentong subdistrict in Johor Baru; Tanjung Surat, Kota Tinggi, Ulu Sg Johor, Sedili Kechil, Ulu Sg Sedili Besar, Sedili Besar subdistricts (Kota Tinggi district) and the Triang subdistrict in Mersing.
In Pahang, the areas expected to be hit are the Pontian and Rompin subdistricts in the Rompin district, while in Sarawak one division at risk of being affected is Kuching involving Jalan Laksamana Cheng Ho, Taman Bong Chin, SK Batu Lintang, Lrg Kapor 10, Ulu Maong, Happy Valley, Taman Evergreen, Jalan Burung Durian, Jalan Batu Kawa, Desa Wira, Kg Gita, Sarawak General Hospital, Jalan Batu Lintang, RPR Batu Kawa and the surrounding areas.
Meanwhile, in the Samarahan division, the areas expected to be hit are Kg Mang, Taman Residen, SK Muara Tuang, Kg Tg Bundong, Taman Uni Garden, SK Muara Tuang, Muara Tuang III, Kg Empila, Kg Tanjung Parang, Kg Bangka Semong, Kg Nuip and the surrounding areas.
“This preparedness notice is issued to enable all residents, especially in areas at risk, to be on alert in the event of flash floods for that period. Please comply with the instructions issued by the authorities,” read the statement.
The public can visit https://publicinfobanjir.water.gov.my, @PublicInfoBanjir Facebook page and @JPS_InfoBanjir on Twitter for more information. – Bernama, January 28, 2023
