Flood warning system to be fully operational nationwide in 2022


KUALA LUMPUR: The National Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (PRABN) warning system nationwide will be fully operational in 2022, according to the Environment and Water Ministry.

Its secretary-general Datuk Seri Dr Zaini Ujang said the system gives a warning by sounding a siren as early as two days before flooding occurs, in addition to forecasting floods seven days before they were predicted to occur.

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