Govt steps up flood preparedness for possible second wave


Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi speaking to reporters after a working visit to Universiti Kuala Lumpur British Malaysian Institute (UniKL BMI) on Monday (Dec 15). — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR: The government has taken proactive steps to strengthen preparedness and early warning systems to address the risk of a second wave of floods, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said.

Ahmad Zahid, who is also chairman of the National Disaster Management Committee, said that although weather conditions are difficult to predict accurately, the current priority is the early evacuation of residents, especially those living in high-risk areas.

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