Kota Bharu:Floods are anticipated in nine districts across Kelantan from today until Wednesday, following a continuous rain warning issued by the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the National Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (PRABN) of the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) identified the affected districts as Kota Bharu, Tumpat, Bachok, Machang, Pasir Mas, Pasir Puteh, Tanah Merah, Kuala Krai, and Jeli.
The preliminary flood forecast was issued alongside a Continuous Rain Warning (Alert) from MetMalaysia at 4.30 pm today, highlighting flood hotspots, low-lying areas, and other flood-prone locations that are expected to be impacted. In Kota Bharu, risk areas are within the Kelantan River Basin, while Tumpat's vulnerable zones include the Golok River Basin, covering Sungai Golok, Sungai Pengkalan Nangka, Sungai Mentua, and Sungai Kelaboran.
Furthermore, Bachok's risk areas lie within the Kemasin River Basin, encompassing Sungai Jelawat, Sungai Kemasin, Saliran PKS, Saliran KADA drainage, and Sungai Bator. The Semerak River Basin, which includes Sungai Lubuk Nibong, Sungai Melor, Sungai Gunong, and Sungai Semerak, is also at risk. In Machang, potential flood zones are within the Kelantan River Basin, including Sungai Kelantan, Sungai Kerawang, Sungai Kweng Hitam, and Machang town's watercourses.
Flooding is forecast in the Golok River Basin, including Sungai Golok and Sungai Lemal in Pasir Mas, while Pasir Puteh's areas of concern are within the Semerak River Basin. Risk areas in Tanah Merah fall within the Kelantan River Basin; Sungai Lebir and Sungai Galas are part of the same basin in Kuala Krai. The Kelantan River Basin also includes Sungai Pergau and Sungai Jeli, as well as Sungai Lanas in the Golok River Basin in Jeli.
PRABN has warned that flooding could occur earlier or later than the forecast period, and residents, especially those in flood-prone areas, are advised to remain vigilant and follow instructions from authorities. The public can access the latest flood updates through the Public InfoBanjir website.