Cease activities at landslide- and water surge-prone areas, says Bomba DG


BENTONG: The Fire and Rescue Department has reminded the public to stop all activities in areas that are prone to landslides and water surge phenomenon as the country transitions into the Northeast Monsoon period.

Department director-general Datuk Seri Mohammad Hamdan Wahid said agencies responsible for monitoring such areas, including river resorts, have called for a stop to such activities that may endanger the lives of participants if disasters strike.

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