Better prepared for flood threats


All hands on deck: Jalan Hang Tuah Fire and Rescue Station personnel checking on a rescue boat in Kuala Lumpur. — AZMAN GHANI/The Star

Authorities ensuring more concerted, coordinated efforts this time around

PETALING JAYA: An alert by the Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) that some states will have five days of continuous rain has sparked memories of the horrific Klang Valley floods of 2021, but this time the authorities say they are better prepared.

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