Kuantan:The National Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (PRABN) of the Department of Irrigation and Drainage has predicted that Kuantan, Pekan, and Rompin are likely to experience flooding, particularly in hotspot areas, low-lying regions, and at-risk locations, from today until Wednesday.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, this forecast follows an alert-level continuous rain warning issued by the Meteorological Department at 4.30 pm today. In Kuantan, the areas expected to be affected include the Sungai Kuantan Basin, encompassing Sungai Kuantan, Sungai Lembing, Sungai Kenau, Sungai Beserah, Sungai Belat, and Sungai Soi, as well as the Sungai Cherating Basin (Sungai Cherating), Sungai Pahang Basin (Sungai Lepar), and Sungai Penor Basin (Sungai Penor).

In the Pekan district, the flood-prone areas include the Sungai Bebar Basin (Sungai Bebar), Sungai Miang Basin (Sungai Miang), and Sungai Pahang Basin (Sungai Pahang, Sungai Pahang Tua, and Sungai Mentiga), along with the Sungai Mercung Basin (Sungai Mercung). Similarly, in Rompin, the affected areas are expected to include the Sungai Endau Basin (Sungai Endau and Sungai Anak Endau), Sungai Rompin Basin (Sungai Rompin, Sungai Pukin, Sungai Kepasing, Sungai Keratong, Sungai Jeram, Sungai Gayong, Sungai Chanis, and Sungai Buan) as well as the Sungai Pontian Pahang Basin (Sungai Pontian Pahang).

The statement from PRABN emphasizes that the predicted floods may occur earlier or later than anticipated and urges all residents, especially those in flood-prone areas, to remain vigilant and adhere to instructions from authorities or flood disaster management agencies.