Kelantan braces for floods as nine districts face days of relentless rain

Floodwaters render Jalan Paloh Rawa–Kampung Pek in Machang impassable on November 26, 2025. — Bernama pic

First Published: Monday, 09 Nov 2026 9:34 AM MYT

KOTA BHARU, Nov 9 — Floods are expected in nine districts in Kelantan from Sunday until Wednesday (Nov 11), following a continuous rain warning issued by the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).

The National Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (PRABN) of the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) said the districts are Kota Bharu, Tumpat, Bachok, Machang, Pasir Mas, Pasir Puteh, Tanah Merah, Kuala Krai and Jeli.

It said the preliminary flood forecast followed a Continuous Rain Warning (Alert) issued by MetMalaysia at 4.30pm today, with flood hotspots, low-lying areas and other flood-prone locations expected to be affected.

“In Kota Bharu, areas at risk are located within the Kelantan River Basin, while in Tumpat, they are within the Golok River Basin, covering Sungai Golok, Sungai Pengkalan Nangka, Sungai Mentua and Sungai Kelaboran,” it said in a statement tonight.

In Bachok, areas at risk are within the Kemasin River Basin, including Sungai Jelawat, Sungai Kemasin, Saliran PKS, Saliran KADA drainage and Sungai Bator.

The Semerak River Basin, covering Sungai Lubuk Nibong, Sungai Melor, Sungai Gunong and Sungai Semerak, is also at risk of flooding.

In Machang, areas at risk are within the Kelantan River Basin, including Sungai Kelantan, Sungai Kerawang, Sungai Kweng Hitam and watercourses in Machang town.

In Pasir Mas, flooding is forecast in the Golok River Basin, including Sungai Golok and Sungai Lemal, while in Pasir Puteh, the areas at risk are within the Semerak River Basin.

Areas at risk in Tanah Merah are within the Kelantan River Basin; Sungai Lebir and Sungai Galas, both part of the same basin in Kuala Krai; Sungai Pergau and Sungai Jeli in the Kelantan River Basin, as well as Sungai Lanas in the Golok River Basin in Jeli.

PRABN warned that flooding could occur earlier or later than the forecast period.

Residents, particularly those in flood-prone areas, are advised to remain vigilant and comply with instructions from the authorities.

The public can obtain the latest flood updates through the Public InfoBanjir website at https://publicinfobanjir.water.gov.my/. — Bernama