Possible flash floods in Johor, Pahang, Sarawak

KUALA LUMPUR: The Irrigation and Drainage Department has issued a preparedness notice for possible flash floods within 12 hours in several districts in Johor, Pahang and Sarawak if heavy rain or significant thunderstorms occur.

It said in a statement on Saturday (Jan 28) the notice was issued based on the Malaysian Meteorological Department's (MetMalaysia) rainfall forecast, the Southeastern Asia-Oceania Flash Flood Guidance System (SAOFFGS) and the Department's flood forecasting model.