KUALA LUMPUR: The Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) has forecast floods in Kelantan and Pahang over the next two days, starting today, following continuous rainfall warnings.
In an early flood forecast issued at 2pm today, DID reported that ten districts in Kelantan are expected to be affected, namely Tumpat, Pasir Mas, Kota Baru, Pasir Puteh, Bachok, Tanah Merah, Machang, Kuala Krai, Jeli, and Gua Musang.
The predicted floods in Pahang are expected to impact five districts, namely, Kuantan, Pekan, Rompin, Jerantut, and Maran.
"DID will carry out continuous monitoring and update flood warning announcements if significant rainfall persists in the river basins concerned.
"The predicted floods may occur earlier or later than the forecast dates.
"All disaster management agencies and residents, especially those in the areas expected to be affected, are urged to remain alert to instructions from the authorities," it said.
The public can obtain real-time information and warnings via the website publicinfobanjir.water.gov.my and the PublicInfoBanjir Facebook page.
– Bernama