Perlis prepares for floods
KANGAR: Perlis has made preparation for the possibility of floods due to the heavy rain that had started to fall in the state, said its Mentri BesarDatuk Seri Dr Md Isa Sabu.
He said that the preparation included creating temporary flood shelters and providing adequate food supply for the flood victims.
"So far, there has been no evacuation of flood victims although several low-lying areas have been inundated," he told reporters after attending a meeting with residents, who are involved in the West Diversion Flood Mitigation project, here Friday.
He said the flash flood that occurred this morning was attributed to the heavy rain that started from midnight last night to 8am Friday, which was made worse by the high tide in Sungai Perlis, causing clogs in drains and culverts in certain areas.
He said the water level at Timah Tasoh Dam was still at 28.34 metres, which was below the alert level at 29.6 metres. - Bernama
Lead:
Who: Perlis government
What: Made preparation for flash flood
Why: Due to heavy rain
When: started from midnight last night to 8am Friday
How: clogs in drains and culverts worsen flood
Element of newsworthy: Proximity
Element of newsworthy: Proximity
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