FLASH floods may hit Johor, Pahang, Perak, Selangor, Terengganu and Sabah in the next 24 hours if there is heavy rain or thunderstorms, authorities warned today.

IN JOHOR, a notice at 7am warned of floods in Kota Tinggi, Sedili Kecil and Ulu Sungai Sedili Besar, Muar (Bandar Maharani and Jalan Bakri), as well as Mersing (Bandar Padang Endau). 

IN PAHANG, floods are expected in Kuantan (Bandar Kuantan, Hulu Kuantan, Kuala Kuantan, Pulau Manis and Sungai Karang), Maran (Pekan), and Pekan (Bebar, Pekan and Langgar). 

IN PERAK, two districts are expected to be affected, namely Bagan Datuk (Pekan Simpang Empat) and Hilir Perak (Durian Sebatang).

IN SELANGOR, the Klang area is at risk of floods. 

IN TERENGGANU, areas that may be flooded are Marang (Bukit Payung) and Kuala Terengganu (Batu Buruk, Chendering and Kuala Terengganu), while IN SABAH, the areas are in Tuaran (Kampung Berungis and Pekan Tenghilan). 

The notice was issued to enable residents, especially in high-risk areas, to be aware of flash floods .

The notice said the public should abide by the instructions issued by authorities or flood disaster management agencies, and to stay updated on the flood situation via its website, Facebook (PublicInfoBanjir) or Twitter (@JPS_InfoBanjir). – Bernama, December 22, 2022.