Floods forecast in Rompin, Jerantut from tomorrow until Nov 14

KUANTAN: Floods are forecast to hit Rompin and Jerantut from 1am tomorrow until 11.59pm on Nov 14, according to the National Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre of the Department of Irrigation and Drainage.

In a statement, the centre said flooding could occur in areas along the Rompin and Pahang river basins, particularly low-lying and flood-prone locations.

The forecast was issued following a continuous rain alert at the 'alert' level by the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) at 8.30am yesterday, as well as DID flood forecasting models.

"In Rompin, areas at risk include low-lying locations within a 5km radius of the Rompin River Basin, covering Kampung Aur, Kampung Meripoh, Kampung Tebu Hitam, Pantai Bernas, Kampung Ayau, Leban Chondong, Kampung Gading and Kampung Sarang Tiong.

"Other areas include low-lying locations within a 5km radius of the Pahang River Basin, covering 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," it said.

In Jerantut, areas at risk include low-lying locations within a 5km radius of the Pahang River Basin, covering 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.

"DID will continue to monitor the situation and issue flood warnings if significant rainfall persists in the river basins concerned.

"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 heed instructions from the authorities," it said.