JOHOR, Malacca, Negri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak and Selangor are at risk of being hit by flash floods within 24 hours if there is heavy rain or significant thunderstorms, the National Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre of the Irrigation and Drainage Department said. 

The notice, which was issued at 5pm today, said the areas at risk IN JOHOR are Tangkak around Grisek; Batu Pahat (Sungai Punggor, Minyak Beku, Simpang Kanan, Bandar Penggaram, Peserai, Sri Gading, Tanjung Sembrong and Simpang Kiri); and Kota Tinggi (Johor Lama, Penggerang, Kota Tinggi and Ulu Sungai Johor). 

Other districts and surrounding areas also at risk are Muar (Ayer Baloi, Sri Menanti, Ayer Hitam, Mukim Bandar, Jalan Bakri, Bandar Maharani and Bandar Panchor); Pontian (Rimba Terjun, Ayer Masin, Pontian, Ayer Baloi, Api-Api, Benut and Sungai Pinggan); and Kluang (Ulu Benut, Rengam and Machap). 

IN PAHANG, the three flash flood hotspots are Bera (Bera city and Triang); Maran (Chenor and Kertau); and Temerloh (Perak, Bandar Temerloh, Bangau, Sanggang, Lipat Kajang and Jenderak); while IN MALACCA the district at risk is Melaka Tengah (Umbai and Telok Mas). 

IN PERAK, the district at risk is Perak Tengah (Pasir Salak), while IN NEGRI SEMBILAN, the areas likely to be affected are Port Dickson, Pekan Lukut, Pekan Jemima and Jimah.

IN SELANGOR, the alert was issued for Klang (Pekan Pandamaran, Bandar Klang, Kapar and Pekan Kapar); Petaling (Damansara, Pekan Hicom, Pekan Batu Tiga, Bandar Shah Alam and Sungai Buloh); Kuala Langat (Kelanang, Tanjung Duabelas, Bandar, Pekan Chodoi, Pekan Jenjarom and Telok Panglima Garang); and Kuala Selangor (Pasangan and Pekan Bestari Jaya). 

The notice was issued to inform all residents, especially those in high-risk areas, of the possibility of flash floods during this period. 

The notice urged people to comply with authorities’ and disaster management agencies’ instructions, and to visit the centre’s website, Facebook page (@PublicInfoBanjir), or Twitter account (@JPS_InfoBanjir) for more information and updates. – Bernama, January 23, 2023.