KUALA NERUS: A total of 5,648 areas nationwide have been identified as flood-prone during the Northeast Monsoon season this year.
Civil Defence Force (APM) Chief Commissioner Datuk Aminurrahim Mohamed said they include 1,066 locations in Sarawak, Sabah (798), Pahang (750), Johor (745), Kelantan (617) Perak (286) and 271 locations in Selangor.
Also flood-prone are 260 locations in Kedah, Terengganu (258), Penang (241), Melaka (124), Negeri Sembilan (120), Kuala Lumpur (73), Perlis (22) and 17 locations in Labuan.
As such, he reminded residents in the areas involved to always be alert and prepare all the necessary documents and emergency items such as medicines, flashlights, and clothing in advance in case of floods or other disasters.
“Every household head is advised to prepare a Ready To Go bag containing all essential documents and emergency supplies. If a disaster occurs, immediately grab the bag and head for a safer place.
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