SEVERAL districts in Kelantan are forecast to be hit by floods from tomorrow till Monday, the Irrigation and Drainage Department (DID) said.

In a statement last night it said this was based on the severe-level continuous rain forecast issued by the Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) yesterday.   

The affected districts are Tumpat, Pasir Mas, Kota Baru, Tanah Merah, Bachok, Machang, Pasir Puteh and Kuala Krai, involving the Sungai Golok, Sungai Kelantan, Sungai Pengkalan Nangka, Sungai Gali, Sungai Kemasin and Sungai Semerak river basin, it said.

DID also said that floods may occur earlier or later than the expected date, urging residents in the affected areas to be vigilant and follow the authorities’ instructions. They are also advised to get current information through publicinfobanjir.water.gov.my or on the PublicInfoBanjir Facebook page.

“DID will carry out continuous monitoring and update flood warnings if significant rain continues to occur in the river basin,” read the statement. – Bernama, December 23, 2023.