KOTA BHARU, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- The Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) has issued a flood warning for residents in 15 villages located within a five-kilometre radius of Sungai Kusial in Tanah Merah, advising them to remain vigilant for potential flooding from Wednesday to Thursday.
The warning follows a level one (yellow) continuous rain alert issued by the Meteorological Department on Saturday.
According to DID, the affected villages include Kampung Padang Kijang, Kampung Bendang Nyior, Bandar Tanah Merah, Kampung Cekok Ipoh, Kampung Belimbing, Kampung Panjang, and Kampung Kerilla.
Also at risk are Taman Kiara, Kampung Padang Kijang, Kampung Alor Pasir, Kampung Kelewek, Kampung Terasil, Kampung Kulim, Kampung Jerangau, and Kampung Chekok Ipoh.
DID further warned that flooding may occur earlier or later than anticipated.
The alert has been issued to allow residents, particularly those in flood-prone areas, to take necessary precautions and follow authorities' instructions.
-- BERNAMA
BERNAMA provides up-to-date authentic and comprehensive news and information which are disseminated via BERNAMA Wires; www.bernama.com; BERNAMA TV on Astro 502, unifi TV 631 and MYTV 121 channels and BERNAMA Radio on FM93.9 (Klang Valley), FM107.5 (Johor Bahru), FM107.9 (Kota Kinabalu) and FM100.9 (Kuching) frequencies.
Follow us on social media :
Facebook : @bernamaofficial, @bernamatv, @bernamaradio
Twitter : @bernama.com, @BernamaTV, @bernamaradio
Instagram : @bernamaofficial, @bernamatvofficial, @bernamaradioofficial
TikTok : @bernamaofficial
