JOHOR BARU: Segamat, Kluang, Mersing and Kota Tinggi have been issued a severe level continuous rain forecast until Thursday (Dec 18) by the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).
Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the situation posed a risk of major flooding and flash floods, sudden rise in river levels and disruption to main roads and field operations.
"Residents in low-lying areas, near rivers and the coast are advised to heighten their level of preparedness and comply with instructions from the authorities," he said in a Facebook post Tuesday (Dec 16).
Meanwhile, he said an Alert Level warning involves the districts of Tangkak, Muar, Batu Pahat, Pontian, Kulai and Johor Baru, with continuous rain expected that could potentially cause localised flooding and disruption to daily movement.
He said that as an early preparedness measure, all District Officers in the hotspot areas have been informed directly and are now on standby.
Onn Hafiz said the State and District Disaster Management Committees are ready to be mobilised at any time. - Bernama
