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Monsoon season: residents in flood-risk areas told to be prepared

30 Sep 2022 09:58am
 Malaysian Civil Defense Force (APM) members rescuing flood victims - BERNAMA
 Malaysian Civil Defense Force (APM) members rescuing flood victims - BERNAMA
KOTA BHARU - Residents in low-lying and flood-risk areas in Kelantan are advised to be on alert and to make the necessary preparations for the eventuality of floods with the approaching Northeast Monsoon season.

Malaysian Civil Defense Force (APM) Kelantan director Mohd Adzhar Mujab said they should be prepared to evacuate when the need arose.

"Residents are also advised not to easily believe unverified information or news, especially on floods as it can cause anxiety among the public," he said when contacted by Bernama today.

Mohd Adzhar said a total of 1,349 APM personnel including officers in Kelantan had been placed on standby for the possibility of floods as well as 84 boats, 16 lorries, 14 four-wheel drive vehicles and 13 ambulances.

He said a series of skills training involving the APM personnel and the local community had been held in preparation for the flood situation. - BERNAMA
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