Sungai Gurun breaches danger level, flash floods hit 2 villages
YAN: Sungai Gurun in Kampung Perupok here breached the danger level following more than two hours of heavy rain today.
Sungai Gurun's water level in Yan rose to 4.43 meters, surpassing the danger threshold of 3.5 meters following intense rain. The Department of Irrigation and Drainage (JPS) reported that this surge led to flash floods in two villages - Kampung Teroi Bukit and Kampung Titi Teras. Civil Defence District Officer Lieutenant (PA) Zul Izzi Zulkifli informed that 11 homes in the former and 8 in the latter had been directly impacted by the rising waters.
As of now, no temporary evacuation centers have been set up in these regions. Zul Izzi urged residents to remain vigilant and heed early warning signals; he also cautioned them to be ready for evacuation should the river's water level continue to escalate. His team is currently scouting for other flood-prone zones within the district.
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