SHAH ALAM, Nov 5 — The Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) has reminded the public to always be on alert and take note of methods to prepare for floods following the northeast monsoon season.
It advised all residents and road users to be more cautious and take the necessary steps to deal with floods, including evacuating when instructed by the authorities.
"Comply with all instructions by the authorities if told to evacuate to temporary relief centres.
"Contact the Special Action Squad's Operations Room at 03-5510 5811 if there is an emergency or a need for immediate action due to floods in Shah Alam,” MBSA said on Facebook today.
It listed the preliminary steps to be taken before, during and after floods.
MBSA also outlined several things that should be avoided, like not complying with instructions of local authorities, not taking floods seriously, touching any electrical devices which are wet, and eating food that has been contaminated by flood waters.
Earlier on, the Malaysian Meteorological Department issued a statement saying that the northeast monsoon is set to begin today and will last until March 2025.
During the initial phase from November to December, heavy rain is expected to occur in Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, Johor, Sarawak, and Sabah.
From January to February 2025, the states most likely to experience heavy rainfall are Pahang, Johor, Sarawak, and Sabah.
— Bernama
