Which six states are on alert for flash floods?

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Six States Issued 24-Hour Flash Flood Warning

The National Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (PRABN) of the Irrigation and Drainage Department (DID) has issued an early alert for potential flash floods within the next 24 hours in six Malaysian states: Johor, Melaka, Pahang, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, and Sarawak. This advisory is based on forecasts from the Malaysian Meteorological Department and data from the Southeastern Asia-Oceania Flash Flood Guidance System (SAOFFGS), along with the DID's own flood forecasting model.
Johor and Melaka Face Flood Risk

In Johor, specific areas under alert include parts of the Batu Pahat district, such as Mukim Sungai Punggor, Mukim Simpang Kanan, and Mukim Sri Medan, as well as the Kota Tinggi district, encompassing Mukim Sedili Besar and its outskirts. For the Muar district, the warning covers Mukim Sri Menanti, Mukim Ayer Hitam, Mukim Bandar, Mukim Jalan Bakri, and Bandar Maharani, alongside various sub-districts in Pontian like Mukim Rimba Terjun and Mukim Ayer Masin. Melaka's risk areas are concentrated in Melaka Tengah, with alerts for numerous mukims including Umbai, Telok Mas, and Padang Temu, and also in the Jasin district, specifically Mukim Ayer Panas and Mukim Nyalas.
Pahang, Selangor, and Negeri Sembilan on Alert

Pahang's flash flood advisory affects the districts of Termerloh, Bera, and Maran, with specific mukims and towns mentioned, such as Mukim Perak in Termerloh and Bandar Triang in Bera. In Selangor, the Klang district's Pandamaran town and Mukim Kapar, the Petaling district's Bandar Shah Alam, and the Kuala Selangor district's Pekan Bestari Jaya are identified as at risk. Negeri Sembilan's alert extends to Jelebu district's Mukim Kenaboi, Jempol district's Mukim Serting Ulu, and Tampin district's Mukim Gemas.
Sarawak's Kuching and Samarahan Divisions Notified

The state of Sarawak has also been included in the early warning, with specific attention drawn to the Kuching division, including Bandar Kuching and its surrounding areas. Additionally, the Samarahan division is on alert, with several villages such as Kg Mang, Kg Tanjung Bundong, and Kg Empila highlighted. The notice, issued at 4 pm, signifies a risk of flash floods should heavy rain or significant thunderstorms occur in these designated locations.

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