Four urgent projects to prevent flash floods from recurring, says Tuan Ibrahim


PUTRAJAYA: The Environment and Water Ministry (KASA) is going to implement four urgent projects worth RM203mil in Baling, Kedah, to prevent the flash floods incident from recurring, says its Minister Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man.

He said the projects were based on the assessment made by KASA secretary-general Datuk Seri Dr Zaini Ujang and Irrigation and Drainage Department director-general Datuk Dr Md Nasir Md Noh, who visited the flood location on Tuesday (July 5) to assess the impact of the disaster and to draw up a mitigation plan.

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