KUANTAN – Flooding is expected in parts of Jerantut and Rompin from 1am tomorrow until 11.59pm on Nov 14.
The National Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (PRABN), under the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (JPS), said the forecast involved areas along the Rompin and Pahang River basins, particularly low-lying areas at risk.
In a statement, it said the forecast was based on the Continuous Rain Warning (Alert Level) issued by the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) at 8.30am and JPS flood forecasting models.
"Among the locations at risk of flooding in Rompin are low-lying areas within a five-kilometre radius of the Rompin River basin, including Kampung Aur, Kampung Meripoh, Kampung Tebu Hitam, Pantai Bernas, Kampung Ayau, Leban Chondong, Kampung Gading and Kampung Sarang Tiong.
"Other locations are low-lying areas within a five-kilometre radius of the Pahang River basin, including Kampung Mikang, Kampung Buluh Nipis, Kampung Simpang Sepayang, Kampung Sepayang, Kampung Tebu Hitam, Kampung Tengah, Kampung Tekek, Perumahan Murah Kampung Tekek, Kampung Serinkin and Kampung Janglau 1, 2 and 3," the statement said.
In Jerantut, the locations forecast to be at risk include low-lying areas within a five-kilometre radius of the Pahang River basin.
The statement said these areas included Perumahan Felda Jengka 24 in Block 11, Taman Ria, Perumahan Sungai Jan and Felda Gelanggi 1 and 3.
"Other locations include Kampung Baharu, Kampung Besul, Kampung Jerangsang, Kampung Sungai Siam, Kampung Lata Kasah, Kampung Kuala Pengau, Kampung Kuala Teh, Kampung Batu Balai, Kampung Sempadan, Felda Sungai Retang, Felda Padang Piol and Kampung Paya Garuk," it said.
PRABN said JPS would continue monitoring the situation and issue flood warnings if significant rainfall persisted in the river basins.
"Flooding may occur earlier or later than forecast. All disaster management agencies and residents, particularly those in areas expected to be affected, are advised to remain vigilant and pay attention to instructions from the authorities," the statement said.