Flood in Kelantan , Banjir di Kelantan 2012-2013

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2013-2014 kelantan flood update







Update 2/27/13 11P.M

Sungai Golok at Rantau Panjang  10.39m ( Danger Level)

Tanga Krai READING 22.91 meter ( warning level )

Tambatan D'raja READING 4.60 meter ( warning level )

Update 2/27/13 6 P.M

Sungai Golok at Rantau Panjang  10.40m ( Danger Level)


Tambatan D'raja READING 4.64 meter ( warning level )
water is decreasing

kid playing flood water

Update 2/27/13 2 P.M
Sungai Golok at Rantau Panjang  10.41m ( Danger Level)


Tambatan D'raja READING 4.68 meter ( warning level )

Update 1/5/13 1.00P.M
Most of the river is declining now and drop below danger level except Sungai Golok at Rantau Panjang which still at 10.07m ( Danger Level)  

Update 12/27/12 3P.M
Most of the river is declining now and drop below danger level except Sungai Golok at Rantau Panjang which still at 10.24m ( Danger Level)  

 Flood situation at Tambatan D'raja

1.30A.M 26/12/12 READING 4.45 meter ( warning level ) 

6P.M  25/12/12 READING 4.18 meter ( warning level ) 

Flood situation at Rantau Panjang 

25/12/12 READING 10.47 meter ( Danger level) 

 rescue boat 

 gas station is submerged 

 everywhere is water

 only 4x4 car can go through 

 wandering in the flood water

 school is flooded

 another school

Bomba rescuing victims from the flood by boat. 

Gunung stong Forest Park ( Jelawang waterfall), Dabong, Kelantan, Malaysia.

Introduction:

The Gunung Stong State Forest Park (GSSFP) located at Dabong, Kelantan, covers some 157,087 ha of forest; is one of the top 5 ecotourism destinations in Malaysia covering some oldest rain forest in the world. It's popular for visitor from Malaysia and Singapore with an estimated 10,000 visitor per annum. It's famous for the purportedly highest waterfall in South east asia,  jelawang waterfall ( 309m), it's so high that you can saw it from far away. Gunung stong ( 1,422 m) is about 4-5 hours from Baha Camp ( 1-2 hours hike to Baha Camp site) and another 3-4 hours return trip. Baha Camp is where you will spend most of the time there, swim in the natural rock pool, watching sunrise from the waterfall and the magnificent panoramic view of Dabong. Besides the view the forest reserve also rich in fauna and flora that some native plant only grow here.

Tips:

book a guide in advance to make sure you won't lost in the jungle

hiking attire and equipment 

enough foods and water.

contact relevant department before hike.

Attractions:

Trails

There is numerous trails within GSSFP include Gunung Ayam, Gunung Stong, Gunung Tera,Gunung Che Tahir, Sungai Semuliang, Seven Summits, Lasr waterfall and Gua Ikan cave. ( Gunung is mountain in Malay) 

Animals:

elephant, tiger, Malayan tapir,Malayan sun bear, siamang, leapard cat ( prionailurus bengalensis), black panther, serow, pig-tailed macaque, barking deer, banded linsang and banded leaf-monkey.

Plants:

Holtummochloa pubescebs ( small bamboo), Licuala stongensis ( fan palm), orchids, wild gingers, rafflesia ( world's largest flower) , etc. 

Nearby attractions:

Lata Beringin waterfall

Lata Rex Waterfall

Telaga Bijih waterfall, Tanah Merah

Contacts:

Jelawang, Dabong

18200 Kampong Jeram Rambai

09-9362000

How to get there:

By train from Kuala Lumpur to Dabong

By car , drive to Dabong

By flight ( fly to Kota Bharu then either take train or rent a car there)

Map:

View Larger Map

Reference:

http://awsassets.wwf.org.my/downloads/stong_1_frm_cover_to_back_.pdf

http://www.kelantan.gov.my/

The magnificent sunrise view from jelawang waterfall

Jelawang fall from far away

playing sepak takraw at the baha base camp

our tent at baha base camp

The waterfall where we take shower 

the kitchen

the natural slide

view from peak of Gunung Stong

Gua Kelam ( Cave of darkness) , Perlis, Malaysia.

Introduction:

Gua Kelam ( Cave of darkness) located near to Kaki Bukit 36km from Kangar, Perlis, Malaysia , about 3km away from Thailand border. Its a natural cave system that stretched approximately 370m in the limestone hill.  During 1920's Gua kelam is famous for it tin mining industry and it also a important gateway for villager from Kaki Bukit and Wang Kelian to pass by. Now there is a man made pathway that build above the river in the cave to the other end. At the other end there is a secret garden, with pond, garden and staircases to another cave

tips:

contact Perlis forestry before go there, the door might be close

wear sport shoe for more comfortable hike

appropriate sport wear

Attractions:

Cave, wildlife, stalagmite, river, secret garden, hiking, etc. 

Contacts: 

Jabatan Perhutanan Negeri Perlis

Km 2, Jalan Kaki Bukit, 01000 Kangar, Perlis Malaysia. 

Tel: 04-9776626, 04-9765966 

Fax: 04-9767901

Email : forestry@perlisforestry.gov.my

Admission Fees:

Adult: RM1

Child: RM 0.50

Map:

View Gua Kelam in a larger map

inside Gua Kelam

 The entrance of Gua Kelam 

 Entrance of Gua Kelam

 The robust wall of Gua Kelam

 The dim lighting let you enjoy the atmosphere

 the beautiful Gua Kelam

 the sculpture in Gua Kelam 

 the river in Gua Kelam

 another end of the cave

The path to secret garden of Gua Kelam

 The pond at secret garden of Gua Kelam

 The staircases to another cave in Gua Kelam

 secret garden Gua Kelam

 secret garden Gua Kelam

 secret garden Gua Kelam

secret garden Gua Kelam

The "water park at the entrance"