Bracing for the rains: Private contractors trimming trees around Johor Jaya in Johor Baru, as part of city council preparations for heavy rains and strong winds during the upcoming monsoon season. — THOMAS YONG/The Star
JOHOR BARU: Each time the monsoon season arrives, it brings more than just heavy rain and floods – strong winds often uproot trees, leading to property damage, injuries, and sometimes even fatalities.
Consequently, the Fire and Rescue Department has been kept busy nationwide, responding to an average of 12 fallen tree incidents every day.
