Six Terengganu districts on flood alert as four days of rain forecast

Six districts in Terengganu, Malaysia are currently on flood alert as the Malaysian Meteorological Department has issued a four-day continuous rain advisory. The Terengganu Department of Irrigation and Drainage has identified several river basins at risk, including Sungai Besut, Sungai Keluang, and Sungai Semarak in Besut; Sungai Mengabang Telipot, Sungai Mengabang Besar, and Sungai Mengabang Telung in Kuala Nerus; Sungai Merang and Sungai Nerus in Setiu; Sungai Ibai in Kuala Terengganu; Sungai Marang in Hulu Terengganu; and Sungai Ibai and Sungai Merchang in Marang.

Residents in these areas, particularly those living near rivers and low-lying areas, are urged to stay alert and follow instructions from authorities. The department operates a hydrological monitoring and flood forecasting system, which includes hydrological telemetry stations, closed-circuit television cameras, and flood warning sirens to monitor conditions and alert residents.

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