Several areas around Kuantan, Pahang are affected by knee-deep floods due to the rainy weather early this morning, 17 December.
As shared by BERNAMA on their Facebook page, several pictures of the flood situation were recorded and uploaded to social media.
Among the locations affected by the floods around Kuantan include the town of Sungai Lembing.
Netizen, Anwar Ajid, shared several photos of the flood situation Kuantan on his Facebook.
He wrote:
“Heavy rain non-stop until this morning (now drizzle), the city of Kuantan is completely hit by floods. Please, all friends, be careful. Take care of life, take care of the property. Make sure children do not play in the water.”
Another netizen, Cikgu Nida, too shared some photos of the flood situation.
She wrote:
“The heavy rain that has been falling since yesterday afternoon has not subsided. More than 10 trees fell along the road, including in the center of the city. Mostly large and old trees that are supposed to be maintained by the authorities.”
Another netizen, Renu, told WORLD OF BUZZ she believes the floods were caused not only by the heavy rains but also due to drainage problems and high tides.
“Me and my family are very used to the floods and chaos at this point, it happens every year without fail. Despite that, we are still worried as we believe that this is just the beginning. We can sense that we’re in for hell in the coming weeks.”
“Non-stop heavy rains, drainage problems and high tides are all to blame,” she added.
To those living in Kuantan, please stay safe.
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