Over 20 areas in Terengganu at risk of floods

KUALA NERUS – Terengganu Civil Defence Force (APM) has identified over 20 areas in seven districts that are at risk of floods due to the high tide phenomenon expected to occur from early this month until the end of December.

Its director Mohd Rosman Abdullah said the areas include Kg Kuala Ibai in Kuala Terengganu; Kuala Besut and Kg Pengkalan Atap (Besut); Kg Seberang Pintasan (Dungun); Kg Baru Kemasik (Kemaman); and Rusila (Marang).

“Based on the information we received from the Irrigation and Drainage Department, the high tide phenomenon is expected to occur from November 5 to 13, and November 18 to December 28, with waves up to 2.4m-2.9m. The phenomenon could result in floods, if they occur along with continuous heavy rains.

“As such, APM together with other agencies such as the Fire and Rescue Department will monitor the situation regularly to ensure residents in the areas are always in a safe condition,” he said when inspecting the high tide phenomenon at Pantai Seberang Takir here last night.

Meanwhile, Rosman reminded the public to avoid going to beaches to see the huge waves as it could endanger their safety.

On November 1, the Malaysian Meteorological Department in a statement said heavy downpours are expected to occur in Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, and Johor from November until early January 2022 due to the northeast monsoon season that started on November 3. – Bernama, November 6, 2021