DID developing flood forecast, warning system covering 74 river basins


KUALA LUMPUR: The Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) is developing a National Flood Forecasting and Warning Programme (PRAB) in 74 river basins nationwide with all three phases of the project expected to be completed by 2030.

DID National Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre’s Water Resources Management and Hydrology Division Chief Assistant Senior Director Dr Salwa Ramly said for now, the first phase is operational in the Sungai Kelantan, Sungai Terengganu dan Sungai Pahang river basins.

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