KUANTAN, Nov 10 — The National Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (PRABN) of the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) has issued a flood warning for Jerantut and Rompin, covering low-lying and high-risk areas within the respective river basins, from 1 am tomorrow (November 11) until 11.59pm on Saturday (November 14).
PRABN said in a statement that the flood forecast was based on a continuous rain warning (Alert level) issued by the Malaysian Meteorological Department at 8.30am yesterday, as well as projections from the DID’s flood forecasting model.
In Jerantut, the warning covers low-lying areas within a five-kilometre radius of the Sungai Pahang river basin, including Felda Jengka 24 (Block 11), Taman Ria, the Sungai Jan housing area, Felda Gelanggi 1 and 3, Kampung Baharu, Kampung Besul and Kampung Jerangsang.
“Other affected areas include 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,” the statement said.
Meanwhile, in Rompin, the warning covers low-lying areas within a five-kilometre radius of the Sungai Rompin river basin, including Kampung Aur, Kampung Meripoh, Kampung Tebu Hitam, Pantai Bernas, Kampung Ayau, Leban Chondong, Kampung Gading and Kampung Sarang Tiong.
The warning also extends to low-lying areas within a five-kilometre radius of the Sungai Pahang river basin, including Kampung Mikang, Kampung Buluh Nipis, Kampung Simpang Sepayang, Kampung Sepayang, Kampung Tebu Hitam, Kampung Tengah, Kampung Tekek, the Kampung Tekek low-cost housing area, Kampung Serinkin and Kampung Janglau 1, 2 and 3.
“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. — Bernama
Date: 10 November, 2026 9:03 am
Source: Malay Mail
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