DID forecasts flooding at Sg Melikai, Mersing starting noon

JOHOR BARU – The Irrigation and Drainage Department (DID) has forecasted that floods will hit Sg Melikai and its surrounding areas in Mersing district from around noon today.

In an alert issued by DID’s National Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre at about 9am, the department announced the forecast following the continuous rain warning (danger level) by the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) around 10pm yesterday and the simulation results of its flood forecasting model.

According to DID, the disaster could happen earlier or later than the predicted time.

“For the Johor Baru district, flooding is forecast this Wednesday starting at about 9pm, involving Kg Kangkar, Sg Tiram and the surrounding areas.

“This warning is issued to enable residents, especially in areas that are expected to be hit, to be alert and obey the instructions of the authorities or flood disaster management agencies,” it said.

Meanwhile, the water levels at two rivers in Segamat district, namely Sg Lenik (Ladang Chaah) and Sg Muar (Buloh Kasap) were at the warning level, as of 8.15am.

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