Flood warnings for Tanah Merah and Pasir Mas

KOTA BARU: Flood warning for two districts in Kelantan, namely Tanah Merah and Pasir Mas from early today, has been issued by the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (JPS).

According to a statement by JPS and the warnings issued by the Malaysian Meteorological Department yesterday, Kg Kajang in Tanah Merah is expected to experience flooding at 1am, while areas around Kg Nibong and Kg Air Bujing will be affected at 3am.

In the Pasir Mas district, four areas – Kg Kubang Rambutan, Kg Bagus, Kg Degung and Kg Limau Purut – are expected to experience flooding at 3am.

The areas expected to be affected in Pasir Mas at 9am include the vicinity of Jeti Danau Tok Uban, Kg Chasi, Tok Uban, Kg Rasal, Kg Kuala Itik, Kg Kok Pauh, Kg Rahmat, Kg Pengkalan Telok and Kg Tersang.

Meanwhile, flooding is expected to occur at Kg Lubok Gong at 5pm.

This will be followed by areas around the towns of Rantau Panjang, Kg Gelang Mas and Kg Kalor at 11pm.