Project to prevent river overflow ready by Sept 9

Saifuddin visiting the project site near Sungai Anak Bukit. — Photos: ZHAFARAN NASIB/The Star

THE flood mitigation project (RTB) at Sungai Kedah/Sungai Anak Bukit to address flooding in Alor Setar and Jitra in Kedah is expected to be completed by Sept 9.

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said that progress had been delayed due to various factors.