Seven more Bailey bridges to be installed in flood-prone areas, says DPM Zahid

BAGAN DATUK: Seven more Bailey bridges will be installed in several identified flood-prone areas in preparation for the north-east monsoon that is expected to hit the country this November.

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, in his capacity as National Disaster Management Committee chairman, said the bridges were part of preparations for floods, along with permanent relief shelters.