KOTA BARU: The Irrigation and Drainage Department (DID) has forecast that the Sungai Golok basin in Rantau Panjang near Pasir Mas will experience flooding based on the outcome of a flood forecast simulation model.
In a statement, DID said a warning has been issued to the affected areas like Kampung Kubang Rambutan, Kampung Bagus, Kampung Degung, Kampung Telaga Emas and nearby areas if significant rainfall occurs in the basin area.
"We expect the flood to take place on Nov 6 beginning at 2am,” it said on Saturday (Nov 5).
According to DID, the expected flooding could occur earlier or later depending on the current rain condition in the locality.
"Therefore, all residents in areas which are expected to be flooded, have been urged to be vigilant and comply with the instructions issued by the authorities or flood disaster management agencies," he said. - Bernama
