Bracing for bad weather

On the lookout: Civil Defence Force personnel wading through floodwaters in Kedah.

ALOR SETAR: The state disaster operations control centre has been activated in preparation for the monsoon transition phase, which is expected to start today and last until early November, says executive councillor Mejar (Rtd) Mansor Zakaria.

The Kedah housing, local government and health committee chairman said the centre would operate in collaboration with various agencies and departments to ensure assistance for the public during disasters such as floods and storms.