JOHOR Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the state government and the Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID) are prepared to deploy pumps to alleviate potential flooding caused by anticipated inclement weather and high tides in certain districts of the state.

He affirmed this readiness, emphasising that high tides are expected in Johor Baru starting today and persisting until the next Wednesday.

“The high tide is expected to be the highest this Sunday and Monday, at a level of 3.7m at the Johor Baru station.

“Therefore, my advice is for the people in the affected areas to remain alert and listen to the instructions of the authorities and always be prepared,” he said in a post on his official Facebook today.

Onn Hafiz said he also received a report from the Johor Meteorological Department of continuous heavy rain in several districts.

“I received a report of bad level continuous heavy rain until Sunday involving Segamat, Kluang, Mersing and Kota Tinggi, and an alert for Tangkak, Muar, Batu Pahat, Pontian, Kulai and Johor Baru.

“May God ease all matters and protect us all from all disasters,” he added.

As of 11am today, there are still 4,650 people at 34 flood relief centres (PPS) in six flood-affected districts in Johor. – Bernama, January 12, 2024.