KOTA BHARU, Nov 9 — Floods are expected in nine districts in Kelantan from Sunday until Wednesday (Nov 11), following a continuous rain warning issued by the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).
The National Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (PRABN) of the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) said the districts are Kota Bharu, Tumpat, Bachok, Machang, Pasir Mas, Pasir Puteh, Tanah Merah, Kuala Krai and Jeli.
It said the preliminary flood forecast followed a Continuous Rain Warning (Alert) issued by MetMalaysia at 4.30pm today, with flood hotspots, low-lying areas and other flood-prone locations expected to be affected.
“In Kota Bharu, 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 tonight.
