Kuala lumpur: The Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) has issued an early flood forecast for Kelantan following the Continuous Rain Warning issued by the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the National Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (PRABN) of DID indicated that floods are likely to occur from January 5 to 8 in 10 districts. These districts include Tumpat, Pasir Mas, Bachok, Machang, Kota Bharu, Pasir Puteh, Jeli, Tanah Merah, Kuala Krai, and Gua Musang. The major river basins involved are Sungai Kelantan, Sungai Golok, Sungai Semerak, Sungai Kemasin, Sungai Lebir, Sungai Galas, and Sungai Nenggiri.

Continuous monitoring will be conducted, and flood warnings will be updated if significant rainfall persists in the affected basins. The forecasted floods may occur earlier or later than the expected dates, the DID stated.

All disaster management agencies and residents, especially those living in high-risk areas, are urged to remain vigilant and comply with authorities' instructions. The public is encouraged to obtain the latest information and warnings through the publicinfobanjir.water.gov.my portal or the PublicInfoBanjir Facebook page.