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Flood alert issued for nine Kelantan districts as heavy rain persists
Authorities in Kelantan have issued an early flood warning for nine districts following a continuous rainfall alert from the Malaysian Meteorological Department. The alert comes as the state braces for potential inundation in the coming hours.
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An early flood forecast was activated for nine districts across Kelantan on Tuesday evening after the Malaysian Meteorological Department issued a warning of persistent rainfall in the region. The alert was issued at 4:30 pm local time as weather conditions continued to deteriorate across the state.
The affected districts remain on standby as meteorological officials monitor the intensity and duration of the rainfall. Authorities have advised residents in low-lying and flood-prone areas to exercise caution and prepare contingency measures.
The continuous rainfall warning underscores the heightened risk of flooding in Kelantan, a state historically vulnerable to inundation during monsoon seasons and periods of heavy precipitation. State disaster management agencies have been placed on alert to respond swiftly should flooding materialize in the coming hours.
Residents are urged to stay informed through official weather updates and heed advisories from local authorities. The Malaysian Meteorological Department is expected to provide further updates as the weather situation develops.