PETALING JAYA: The evacuation time during flash floods can be increased by 20 minutes by using a new weather radar technology, said a Japanese expert.
Prof Dr Eiichi Nakakita said this would significantly reduce the number of casualties, especially among children, who are often victims during flash floods as adults do not recognise the risks.
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