Several Kelantan districts are at risk of flooding until December 30 due to continuous heavy rain, with warnings issued for nine areas
KOTA BHARU: Several districts in Kelantan face potential flooding from today until December 30 following a continuous rain warning at the danger level.
The National Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre said areas at risk include Tumpat, Pasir Mas, Bachok, Machang, Kota Bharu, Pasir Puteh, Tanah Merah, Kuala Krai and Gua Musang.
The warning involves the Sungai Kelantan, Sungai Golok and Sungai Semerak river basins.
“Flooding could occur earlier or later than forecast depending on rainfall conditions,” it said.
It urged disaster management agencies and residents to remain vigilant and comply with authorities’ instructions.
The Department of Irrigation and Drainage said flood monitoring will continue, with warnings updated if significant rainfall persists.
The latest information and flood warnings are available on the Public Infobanjir website and related social media platforms.
Earlier, the Malaysian Meteorological Department issued a danger-level continuous rain warning for Terengganu and parts of Kelantan until December 29.
A severe-level warning was also issued for Jeli, Tanah Merah and Kuala Krai.
