KUALA LUMPUR: The Irrigation and Drainage Department (DID) is on high alert as rivers in Pahang, Selangor, Johor, Negri Sembilan and Melaka have crossed the danger level and are advising local communities to follow instructions from authorities.

       In a statement on Tuesday (Jan 4) the DID listed Sungai Pahang near Kuala Sungai Chini in Pekan, Pahang showing rising water levels, while Sungai Serting near the Padang Gudang Bridge in Bera was showing a downward trend.

       The DID said water levels in Sungai Bernam near Rimba KDR in Sabak Bernam, Selangor was rising as well.

       In Johor, water levels in Sungai Lenik near Ladang Chaah and Sungai Segamat near Bandar Segamat, both located in Segamat and Sungai Tangkak near Kampung Seri Makmur, Tangkak were going down.

       The water level in Sungai Muar near Pekan Rompin in Jempol, Negri Sembilan was also showing a downward trend.

       In Melaka, the hazard assessment for Sungai Kesang near Telok Rimba, Jasin remains unchanged, while Sungai Melaka near Batu Hampar, Melaka Tengah was showing a downward trend.

       To get the latest updates on river water levels, visit publicinfobanjir.water.gov.my. – Bernama