KANGAR: Two rivers in Perlis reached their ‘warning’ level this morning following several hours of continuous downpour yesterday.
As of 6am today, Sungai Jarum’s water level reading was 33.4 metres, 0.1 metre above the warning level, with a rising trend detected.
Sungai Chuchoh also showed a rising trend, with the latest water level measurement at 37.88 metres, which is 0.08 metre above the warning level.
The reading at Sungai Repoh slightly exceeded the normal level of 4 metres, with the current reading at 4.42m.
According to a spokesman for the Perlis Civil Defence Force (APM), there has been no rainfall at most locations across the state since this morning.
However, he said relevant authorities will continue to monitor the situation.