Flood preparedness notice issued for six states


KUALA LUMPUR: The Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) has issued a flood preparedness notice for several areas in Johor, Perak, Kedah, Pahang, Selangor and Negri Sembilan.

DID announced in a statement that based on the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) weather forecast, the Southeastern Asia-Oceania Flash Flood Guidance System (SAOFFGS) and DID flood prediction models, there were risks of flash floods in several areas in those states should heavy rain or significant thunderstorms occur.

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