Notice of preparedness for possible floods issued for nine states

TheEdge Fri, Nov 18, 2022 09:57pm - 1 year View Original


KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 18): The Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) has issued a notice of preparedness for possible flash floods in Penang, Perak, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Johor, Terengganu, Sarawak and Sabah, as of 4pm on Friday (Nov 18).

In a statement, it said based on rain forecast information provided by the Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), the Southeastern Asia-Oceania Flash Flood Guidance System (SAOFFGS) and DID’s flood forecast model, there is a possibility of flash floods in several locations if heavy rain or a significant thunderstorm occurs within 24 hours after the notice was issued.

In Perak, the areas that might be affected are Hilir Perak, Kerian, Larut, Matang and Selama, while in Melaka might be Melaka Tengah; in Penang, Barat Daya, Seberang Perai Tengah, Seberang Perai Utara and Timur Laut; and in Selangor, the districts of Klang and Petaling.

In Johor, the areas are Batu Pahat and Pontian, Port Dickson in Negeri Sembilan, Besut in Terengganu, Limbang, Bintulu and Kuching in Sarawak, and Beaufort in Sabah.

DID said that the notice was issued to allow all residents, especially in high-risk areas, to be aware of any possibility of flash floods during the period.

Meanwhile, MetMalaysia, in a statement on Friday, predicted wind concentration in the coastal areas of Kelantan and Terengganu on Saturday (Nov 19), with potential for thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds.

The wind concentration is also expected to occur in the Straits of Melaka for four days, starting Monday (Nov 21), which has the potential to cause squall line incidents.

“This situation has the potential of bringing thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in the west coast states in the peninsula, especially in the morning,” it said.

MetMalaysia also advised the public to always refer to the department’s website at www.met.gov.my and social media accounts and to download the myCuaca mobile application for the latest weather information.

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