flood-prone areas

As several rounds of heavy rain occurred in Kelantan last week, residents in low-lying and flood-prone areas here have begun preparing for the possibility of flooding.

Ahmad Zahid said the other immediate measure was to move the existing pumps to the flood-prone areas.

Based on cases of quarrels between January and October this year, police have identified four locations for close monitoring during the GE15.

The Pahang APM has increased its manpower in 554 flood-prone areas in preparation for the Northeast Monsoon expected to begin next month.

Shahidan Kassim said the move was to minimise the use of assets, especially boats and heavy vehicles during the evacuation process.

The Ministry of Communications and Multimedia (K-KOMM) plans to modify some equipment from telecommunication substations that are in flood-prone areas so that they can be placed on higher grounds.

The government plans to increase siren stations that are also equipped with public announcements at flood-prone areas to warn residents and also to instruct them to evacuate.

Electricity supply in 831 areas affected by the floods in Selangor, Pahang, Negri Sembilan and Kuala Lumpur has been restored as of noon today.

The Civil Defence Force (APM) has increased its monitoring activities and preparedness in flood-prone areas, namely Gum-Gum in Sandakan and Lamag in Kinabatangan, in light of the monsoonal surge.

People in the flood-prone areas of Kelantan and Terengganu have taken all the necessary precautions to face a possible second or third wave of floods.

More than 100,000 people in Cuba evacuated from flood-prone areas or unsafe housing in the potential path of the storm.

District officers in flood-prone areas had been directed to show their commitment in mobilising rescue efforts during flood season.

People in flood-prone areas of Sarawak, which is bracing for severe floods, are to be evacuated at the first sign of rising river levels.

Deputy Defence Minister Datuk Abdul Rahim Bakri today advised the people in flood-prone areas to evacuate immediately to relief centres when ordered to do so by the authorities.

Tengku Mahkota Pahang, Tengku Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah has advised residents in flood-prone areas to immediately evacuate to the relief centres when the situation warrants it.

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Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.

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