Monsoon readiness drills for KL rescuers hit high gear

Federal Territories Kuala Lumpur Fire and rescue department teams conducting a water rescue drill at Tasik biru in Kundang, as part of their training to improve coordination and response readiness. — Photos courtesy of Fire and rescue department

RESIDENTS in Kuala Lumpur’s flood-prone hotspots have been urged to stay alert as the north-east monsoon sets in, bringing the risk of sudden downpours and flash floods.

To strengthen preparedness, the Federal Territories Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Depart­ment (JBPM) has carried out intensive training sessions to boost its teams’ readiness for emergencies, expected from the middle of this month until next March.