Authorities warn of imminent East Coast flooding


The Department of Drainage and Irrigation says several rivers across the East Coast are likely to burst their banks in the next 48 hours. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, November 30, 2022.

THE Department of Drainage and Irrigation said today there is a possibility of floods occurring in several areas in Terengganu and Kelantan tomorrow and Friday.

The department said that floods could occur if there is heavy rain in the basins of Sungai Setiu, Sungai Dungun, Sungai Kemaman, Sungai Paka, Sungai Besut in Terengganu, and Sungai 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 (Kampung Che Mohid, SK Kampong Besut and surrounding areas) starting from 5pm and Kampung Permaisuri, Kampung Nyatoh and surrounding areas from 8pm.

“On Friday, the department expects floods to occur in the Dungun district (Kampung Wa and its surrounding areas) as well as the Kemaman district (Sungai Pinang and its surrounding areas) from 8am,” the statement added.

On the same day, the department also expects floods to hit Kelantan in the Pasir Mas district (Kampung Lubok Stol and its surrounding areas) from midnight, while the areas around Kampung Kubang Pak Hitam, Kampung Tok Deh, Kampung Lanchang and Kampung Siput are expected to be hit from 9am.

The department also forecasts floods to occur in Terengganu in areas such as the Besut district (Pelagat Pump House and its surrounding areas) and Paka district (Kampung Luit and its surrounding areas) from 7pm on Friday.

“These floods may happen at any time. This warning is issued so that residents will be alert and comply with the instructions given by the authorities or flood disaster management agencies,” it added.

The public can visit https://publicinfobanjir.water.gov.my, Facebook @PublicInfoBanjir and Twitter @JPS_InfoBanjir for further information. – Bernama, November 30, 2022.


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