Flood warning issued for parts of Jerantut, Rompin until Saturday

 

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KUANTAN: The Drainage and Irrigation Department's National Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (PRABN) has issued a flood warning for Jerantut and Rompin from 1am tomorrow until 11.59pm on Saturday.

PRABN said the forecast followed an alert-level continuous rain warning issued by the Malaysian Meteorological Department at 8.30am yesterday, alongside projections from the department's flood forecasting model.

In Jerantut, the warning covers low-lying areas within a 5km radius of the Sungai Pahang basin, including 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 areas at risk include Kampung Sungai Siam, Kampung Lata Kasah, Kampung Kuala Pengau, Kampung Kuala Teh, Kampung Batu Balai, Kampung Sempadan, Felda Sungai Retang, Felda Padang Piol, and Kampung Paya Garuk.

In Rompin, the warning covers low-lying areas within a 5km radius of the Sungai Rompin basin, including Kampung Aur, Kampung Meripoh, Kampung Tebu Hitam, Pantai Bernas, Kampung Ayau, Leban Chondong, Kampung Gading, and Kampung Sarang Tiong.

The warning also extends to low-lying areas within a 5km radius of the Sungai Pahang basin, including Kampung Mikang, Kampung Buluh Nipis, Kampung Simpang Sepayang, Kampung Sepayang, Kampung Tebu Hitam, Kampung Tengah, Kampung Tekek, the Kampung Tekek low-cost housing area, Kampung Serinkin, and Kampung Janglau 1, 2, and 3.

"Flooding may occur earlier or later than expected. The warning is issued to ensure that all residents, particularly those in areas at risk of flooding, remain vigilant and heed instructions from the authorities or flood disaster management agencies," the statement said. - NST