KOTA BARU: Nine districts in Kelantan are expected to experience flooding from today until Wednesday, following a continuous rain warning issued by the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).
The National Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre of the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) said the districts are Kota Baru, Tumpat, Bachok, Machang, Pasir Mas, Pasir Puteh, Tanah Merah, Kuala Krai and Jeli.
It said the preliminary flood forecast was issued following a Continuous Rain Warning (Alert) by MetMalaysia at 4.30pm today, with flood hotspots, low-lying areas and other flood-prone locations expected to be affected.
"In Kota Baru, areas at risk are located within the Kelantan River Basin, while in Tumpat, they are within the Golok River Basin, covering Sungai Golok, Sungai Pengkalan Nangka, Sungai Mentua and Sungai Kelaboran," it said in a statement.
