Jerantut:The National Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (PRABN) of the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) has issued a flood warning for the areas of Jerantut and Rompin. This alert applies to low-lying and high-risk areas in the respective river basins from 1 am tomorrow until 11.59 pm on Saturday.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the flood forecast is based on a continuous rain warning at the Alert level, which was issued by the Malaysian Meteorological Department. The warning was announced at 8.30 am yesterday, supported by projections from the DID's flood forecasting model.

In Jerantut, the warning includes low-lying areas within a five-kilometre radius of the Sungai Pahang river basin. Specifically, Felda Jengka 24 (Block 11), Taman Ria, the Sungai Jan housing area, Felda Gelanggi 1 and 3, Kampung Baharu, Kampung Besul, Kampung Jerangsang, 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 are included within the warning area.

Meanwhile, in Rompin, the alert covers areas within a five-kilometre radius of the Sungai Rompin river basin. This includes Kampung Aur, Kampung Meripoh, Kampung Tebu Hitam, Pantai Bernas, Kampung Ayau, Leban Chondong, Kampung Gading, and Kampung Sarang Tiong. Additionally, areas near the Sungai Pahang river basin, such as 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 are also at risk.

The warning emphasizes that flooding may occur earlier or later than expected and advises all residents, especially those in vulnerable areas, to remain vigilant and follow instructions from authorities and flood disaster management agencies.