Flash flood risk notice issued for five states over next 24 hours

KUALA LUMPUR: Several areas in Johor, Kedah, Pahang, Perak and Penang are at risk of flash floods within 24 hours in the event of significant heavy rain or thunderstorms, says the Irrigation and Drainage Department’s (JPS) National Flood Forecasting and Warning Center (PRABN).

In a notice issued at 4pm on Wednesday (Dec 14), PRABN said four districts in Johor with locations at risk of flash floods were Plentong; Kota Tinggi (Sedili Besar, Sedili Kechil, Tanjung Surat, Ulu Sungai Sedili Besar); Mersing (Bandar Padang Endau, Padang Endau, Triang); and Muar (Bandar Maharani, Jalan Bakri, Ayer Baloi) and all surroundings areas.