5 things Malaysians can do to prepare for the floods

Listen to the radio, online news portals or social media for information on flash floods. Photo: Filepic

When it comes to the monsoon season, Malaysians should consider the worst scenario as no one can predict the severity of floods, says Prof Dr Zulkifli Yusop, senior fellow at the Centre for Environmental Sustainability and Water Security at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia in Johor Baru.

"Large floods do not occur frequently. Hence, people tend to forget the impact of these natural disasters. But it is necessary to have continuous awareness programmes on floods for all citizens, especially students.