Floods: DID issues flash flood risk notice for five states

KUALA LUMPUR: Several areas in five states - Johor, Pahang, Terengganu, Sarawak and Perak - are at risk of flash floods within 24 hours should there be significant heavy rain or thunderstorms, according to the National Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre of the Department of Drainage and Irrigation (DID).

According to the preparedness notice issued at 5pm Thursday (Dec 15), the two districts and surrounding areas that could be affected in Johor are Kota Tinggi (Sedili Besar) and Mersing (Triang), while in Pahang, Kuantan (Sungai Karang) and Rompin (Endau and Rompin) may be affected.