Targeted measures to fight flash floods


Jalan Tun Abdul Razak was one of the major roads in Johor Baru hit by flash floods on May 25. — THOMAS YONG/The Star

THE Johor Baru City Council (MBJB) will upgrade facilities and drainage at several flood-hit locations as part of its mitigation measures.

Mayor Datuk Mohd Noorazam Osman said high rainfall of 86mm and 72mm were recorded on May 24 and May 25 respectively.

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