NRES to enhance flood warning sirens ahead of Northeast Monsoon 2024/2025
JPS has now increased the volume of sirens and distinguished them from police and fire sirens by adding a voice message.
Thu Oct 03 2024
Schools shut as torrential rains hit southeastern Spain
Heavy rainfall was expected to continue throughout in the worst-hit areas amid a spate of high-alert flood warnings from the government.
Wed May 24 2023
DID issues flood warning for Kuantan, Rompin
The DID has issued a flood warning for Kuantan and Rompin districts following continuous heavy rain across Pahang.
Mon Feb 06 2023
Warning of floods in Pahang, Johor starting tomorrow
PRABN under the IJPS today issued a flood warning for several locations in Johor and Pahang starting tomorrow.
Wed Dec 21 2022
'Tough 24 hours ahead' as rains drench Sydney, forcing snap evacuations
Flood warnings stretched across Australia's east coast today.
Tue Mar 08 2022
DID issues flood warning for Kuala Krai, Tanah Merah
Floods are expected to hit several locations in the two districts if incessant heavy rains occur at the Kelantan River basin.
Fri Feb 25 2022
Storm sets off flood warnings in northern Germany
Hamburg's famous fish market was flooded as water levels in the Elbe river that flows into the North Sea rose by 5.2 metres (17 ft) above normal levels.
Sun Jan 30 2022
Missing flood warning system wiring in Gemas under investigation - Police
The police are looking into the missing wiring of a flood warning siren box at a DID retention pond at Taman Sungai Gemas near here that came to light yesterday.
Thu Jan 06 2022
KASA told to improve flood warning system - NADMA
KASA has been asked to improve the flood warning system by ensuring that the warning sound is at a higher volume and different from that of other sirens.
Tue Jan 04 2022
KASA 100-day aspirations successfully implemented - Tuan Ibrahim
Tuan Ibrahim said it was a target that had directly helped the people in tackling issues relating to water supply and flood warning systems.
Fri Nov 26 2021
JPS issues flood warning for Beaufort
The Drainage and Irrigation Department (JPS) is forecasting the water level of Sg Padas, Beaufort to surpass its danger level at 3am today (Dec 21).
Sun Dec 20 2015
Flood warnings, clean-up as Australia recovers from twin cyclones
Despite the destruction, authorities have so far not received reports of serious injuries, missing people, or deaths.
Sat Feb 21 2015
Proposal to use SMS for early warning of floods
The SMS was part of the Drainage and Irrigation Department's plans to upgrade the early flood warning system after it was developed in 2006.
Fri Jan 16 2015
Kg Kasipillay residents welcome installation of flood warning system
An early flood warning system in Kampung Kasipillay will give an early warning to residents so that they can move important possessions to avoid big losses.
Sun Dec 15 2013
Cameron Highlands flash flood: 'Warning siren was not late'
A warning siren was sounded for an hour to enable residents to vacate their homes before the water at the Ringlet dam was released.
Thu Oct 24 2013
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024