KUALA LUMPUR – The Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID) said there is a possibility of floods in several areas in Terengganu and Kelantan tomorrow and Friday.
The department said in a statement today that floods could occur if there is heavy rain in the basins of Sg Setiu, Sg Dungun, Sg Kemaman, Sg Paka, and Sg Besut in Terengganu, and Sg Golok in Rantau Panjang, Kelantan.
It said this is based on the rain forecast information from the Malaysian Meteorological Department and the flood forecast model simulation result.
In Terengganu, several areas at risk of floods tomorrow are in the Setiu district (Kg Che Mohid, SK Kg Besut and surrounding areas) starting from 5pm and Kg Permaisuri, Kg Nyatoh, and the surrounding areas from 8pm.
“On Friday, DID expects floods to occur in the Dungun district (Kg Wa and its surrounding areas) as well as the Kemaman district (Sg Pinang and its surrounding areas) from 8am,” the statement added.
On the same day, DID also expects floods to hit Kelantan in the Pasir Mas district (Kg Lubok Stol and its surrounding areas) from midnight, while the areas around Kg Kubang Pak Hitam, Kg Tok Deh, Kg Lanchang, and Kg Siput are expected to be hit from 9am.
DID also forecasts floods to occur in Terengganu in areas such as the Besut district (Pelagat Pump House and its surrounding areas) and Paka district (Kg Luit and its surrounding areas) from 7pm on Friday.
“These floods may happen earlier or later than expected. This warning is issued so that residents in the areas expected to be hit will be alert and comply with the instructions given by the authorities or flood disaster management agencies,” it added.
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