61,000 personnel on standby to tackle floods

On high alert: The Fire and Rescue Department rescuing a flood victim during a demonstration in anticipation of the upcoming northeast monsoon at Pekan Riverfront in Pahang. — Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: Nearly 6,000 flood-prone areas in 163 districts nationwide have been identified, with the northeast monsoon expected to arrive earlier this year.

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said over 61,000 personnel from five agencies are on standby for deployment.