Floods may hit several districts in Kelantan on Sunday - DID

Several districts in Kelantan are forecast to be hit by floods from Dec 24 (Sunday) till Dec 25, said the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID).

In a statement yesterday, it said this was based on the severe level of continuous rain forecast issued by the Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).

According to the statement, the affected districts are Tumpat, Pasir Mas, Kota Bharu, Tanah Merah, Bachok, Machang, Pasir Puteh and Kuala Krai, involving the river basin of Sungai Golok, Sungai Kelantan, Sungai Pengkalan Nangka, Sungai Gali, Sungai Kemasin and Sungai Semerak.

DID also noted that floods may occur earlier or later than the expected date, urging residents in the affected areas to be vigilant and follow the authorities’ instructions as well as get current information through the website or PublicInfoBanjir Facebook page.

“DID will carry out continuous monitoring and update flood warnings if significant rain continues to occur in the river basin,” read the statement.

- Bernama