KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — The water level readings above the danger mark in several areas in Kedah is on a downward trend as at 6.30pm today, Environment and Water Ministry (Kasa) secretary-general Datuk Seri Zaini Ujang said.

Downward trends were recorded at the Sungai Melaka Station in Padang Matsirat, Sungai Melaka Station in Bukit Kemboja, Langkawi, and Sungai Anak Bukit in Jambatan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kota Setar, he said, and he reminded residents to follow the advice of security forces and evacuation procedures.

He also said that the several other areas affected by floods in the Langkawi district include Kampung Kilim (Galeria Perdana), Kampung Ayer Hangat (Telaga Air Hangat), Kampung Sungai Itau, Kampung Bohor Merah, Kampung Teluk Yu, Kampung Bukit Kemboja, Kampung Penarak and Kampung Titi Changwang.

"There was a water surge incident at the Telaga Tujuh waterfalls due to continuous heavy rain in the upstream area and runoff from the hilly area.

"Until 6.30pm, the areas still affected are the Padang Matsirat Public Market, Kampung Bohor Mosque, Kampung Nyior Chabang, and Kampung Atas Padang Matsirat with water depths of 0.3 to 0.5 metres. However, the water level has started to recede,” he added.

Zaini said that although weather conditions in the north had gradually improved from 2pm today, the continuous rain warning for the north of the Peninsula was being maintained till tomorrow. — Bernama