KUANTAN, Nov 10 – Residents in several low-lying areas of Jerantut and Rompin, Pahang, have been urged to stay alert as authorities warn of possible flooding from early Wednesday, Nov 11, until Saturday, Nov 14.
The National Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (PRABN), under the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID), issued the warning for areas near the Sungai Pahang and Sungai Rompin river basins.
The warning will take effect from 1 am on Nov 11 and remain in place until 11.59 pm on Nov 14.
According to PRABN, the forecast follows a continuous rain alert issued by the Malaysian Meteorological Department at 8.30 am on Monday. The centre also considered predictions from DID’s flood forecasting model.
Areas at Risk in Jerantut
In Jerantut, the warning covers low-lying locations within five kilometres of the Sungai Pahang river basin.
Affected areas include Felda Jengka 24 (Block 11), Taman Ria, the Sungai Jan housing area, Felda Gelanggi 1 and 3, Kampung Baharu, Kampung Besul and Kampung Jerangsang.
Other locations on the list include Kampung Sungai Siam, Kampung Lata Kasah, Kampung Kuala Pengau, Kampung Kuala Teh and Kampung Batu Balai.
The warning also covers Kampung Sempadan, Felda Sungai Retang, Felda Padang Piol and Kampung Paya Garuk.
Rompin Residents Also Advised to Stay Alert
Meanwhile, several low-lying areas in Rompin may also experience flooding.
Near the Sungai Rompin river basin, the affected locations include Kampung Aur, Kampung Meripoh, Kampung Tebu Hitam, Pantai Bernas, Kampung Ayau, Leban Chondong, Kampung Gading and Kampung Sarang Tiong.
The warning also covers areas within five kilometres of the Sungai Pahang river basin in Rompin. These include Kampung Mikang, Kampung Buluh Nipis, Kampung Simpang Sepayang, Kampung Sepayang and Kampung Tengah.
Other affected locations include Kampung Tekek, the Kampung Tekek low-cost housing area, Kampung Serinkin and Kampung Janglau 1, 2 and 3.
Residents Urged to Follow Official Instructions
PRABN stressed that flooding may occur earlier or later than the forecast period.
Therefore, residents in the affected locations should remain vigilant and monitor updates from the authorities.
They should also follow instructions from local authorities and flood disaster management agencies if the situation changes.
The warning aims to give communities in flood-prone areas time to prepare and respond to possible rising water levels.
Residents should pay close attention to official announcements throughout the warning period, especially if heavy rain continues in their areas.
Source : BERNAMA | Rewritten By Minutesmy
