PETALING JAYA: Low-lying areas in Rompin and Jerantut, Pahang, are at risk of flooding from Wednesday (Nov 11) until Saturday (Nov 14), according to the National Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (PRABN) of the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID).
PRABN said floods could occur from 1am on Wednesday until 11.59pm on Saturday, particularly in flood-prone areas and low-lying settlements near river basins.
In an updated warning issued at 8am on Tuesday (Nov 10), the department said the forecast followed a continuous rain advisory issued by the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) on Monday (Nov 9).
In Rompin, the warning covers low-lying areas within a 5km radius of the Sungai Rompin basin.
The affected locations include Kampung Aur, Kampung Meripoh, Kampung Mikang, Kampung Buluh Nipis, Kampung Tebu Hitam, Perumahan Nelayan, PAKR Sungai Puteri and Kampung Sarang Tiong.
In Jerantut, areas within a 5km radius of the Sungai Pahang basin are also at risk.
These include Taman Ria, Felda Gelanggi 1 and 3, Kampung Baharu, Kampung Besul, Kampung Jerangsang, Kampung Sungai Siam, Kampung Kuala Pengau, Kampung Kuala Teh, Kampung Batu Balai, Kampung Sempadan, Felda Padang Piol and Kampung Paya Garuk.
"Flooding may occur earlier or later than expected. The warning is issued to ensure that all residents, particularly those in areas at risk of flooding, remain vigilant and heed instructions from the authorities or flood disaster management agencies," the statement said.
The public can obtain the latest flood information through the official Public InfoBanjir portal at https://publicinfobanjir.water.gov.my/.
