KOTA BHARU: Villagers in Tumpat have been startled by the sight of a 3m-long crocodile in a padi field in Kampung Nechang yesterday following recent flooding in the area.
This is the first time a crocodile has been seen at the field, which is a popular fishing spot. The animal is believed to have come from Sungai Nechang.
Resident Mohd Azam Jusoh, 35, said: “Many villagers came out to see the animal. We are worried that if the crocodile doesn’t leave the padi field, it might swim towards the houses if flooding occurs again.”
Mohd Azam added that many residents took the opportunity to take photos and record videos of the crocodile, as it was the first time they had seen one up close.
Yesterday, a team of firemen arrived to monitor the situation and will attempt to guide the crocodile back to its habitat in Sungai Nechang.
Floods expected at 27 villages
More flooding is expected from Monday at nearly 27 villages and a town within a 5km radius of the Golok river in Pasir Mas, Tanah Merah, and Jeli districts.
The drainage and irrigation department issued the alert after meteorological forecasts of continuous heavy rain from Monday to Wednesday.
Last relief centre closed in Perak
The last flood relief centre in Perak was closed this evening, while 11 people remain at an evacuation centre in Pahang and 36 people in Johor.
A relief centre in Bera was closed, while a centre in Maran remains open.
Weather forecasts indicate clear skies in most areas of Johor while Kota Tinggi and Kulai are expected to be cloudy, and Segamat is forecast to experience rain.
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