Watch the rivers: Flood threat looms over Kuantan, Pekan and Rompin

KUANTAN, Nov 9 — The National Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (PRABN) of the Department of Irrigation and Drainage predicts that Kuantan, Pekan, and Rompin are likely to be hit by floods, especially in hotspot areas, low-lying regions, and at-risk locations from Sunday until Wednesday (Nov 11).

It said the forecast was following an alert-level continuous rain warning by the Meteorological Department at 4.30pm yesterday.

Among the locations predicted to be involved in Kuantan are areas within the Sungai Kuantan Basin, namely the Sungai Kuantan, Sungai Lembing, Sungai Kenau, Sungai Beserah, Sungai Belat and Sungai Soi.

“Also involved are the Sungai Cherating Basin (Sungai Cherating), Sungai Pahang Basin (Sungai Lepar), and Sungai Penor Basin (Sungai Penor),” said the statement.

For the Pekan district, the areas involved are the Sungai Bebar Basin (Sungai Bebar), Sungai Miang Basin (Sungai Miang), Sungai Pahang Basin (Sungai Pahang, Sungai Pahang Tua and Sungai Mentiga), while the Sungai Mercung Basin (Sungai Mercung) is also included.

In addition, in Rompin, it will involve areas in the Sungai Endau Basin (Sungai Endau and Sungai Anak Endau), Sungai Rompin Basin (Sungai Rompin, Sungai Pukin, Sungai Kepasing, Sungai Keratong, Sungai Jeram, Sungai Gayong, Sungai Chanis, Sungai Buan) as well as the Sungai Pontian Pahang Basin (Sungai Pontian Pahang).

“The predicted floods may occur earlier or later than expected. This warning is issued to enable all residents, especially in flood-prone areas, to be vigilant and comply with the instructions of the authorities or flood disaster management agencies,” according to the statement. — Bernama