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CDF advises public to avoid Lata Bayu waterfall, other hotpots | Scoop
The Civil Defence Force has advised the public to avoid the Lata Bayu waterfall in Baling, as well as 38 other hotspots identified to be at high risk of water surges. – Forestry Department pic, September 3, 2023
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CDF advises public to avoid Lata Bayu waterfall, other hotpots

39 areas considered high-risk for water surge due to unpredictable weather, authorities add

Bernama
Updated
4:50 PM MYT

 

ALOR STAR – The Civil Defence Force (CDF) has issued an advisory to the public stating they should stay away from the Lata Bayu waterfall in Asam Jawa, Baling during the current unpredictable weather and monsoon transitional phase.   

Kedah CDF Disaster Operations Division chief Saifuddin Abdullah said the Lata Bayu waterfall is on the list of 39 recreation areas identified as hotspots facing a high risk of the water surge phenomenon in the state.   

He said the most recent water surge phenomenon in Lata Bayu occurred on August 31 after a heavy downpour trapped two women, who were fortunately rescued.    

“The public must be cautious when visiting recreational areas for picnics or camping, especially the Lata Bayu waterfall, as it is one of the areas prone to debris flows in Baling,” he told a press conference, here today.  

Saifuddin said the Baling district has the highest recorded at-risk for water surge locations with 11 spots followed by six in Yan and five in Sik.   

“In addition to Lata Bayu, the 10 other high-risk areas in Baling are Kuala Kedua, Lata Bukit Hijau, Teratak Simpul, Lata Celak Iboi, Air Panas Ulu Legong, Lubuk Badak, Sg Pam, Lata Baling, Lubuk Pedati and Lata Nering,” he said.  

He added that 1,100 state CDF personnel are on standby to be mobilised to handle flash floods expected during the transitional phase of the Northeast Monsoon. 

“A total of 357 high-risk flood areas have been identified, particularly along the Sungai Muda basin, and in the Kulim, Baling, Kuala Muda, Bandar Baharu, Kota Setar and Kubang Pasu districts,” he said. – September 3, 2023

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