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Malaysia Recorded A Total Of 121 Landslides Nationwide During The Northeast Monsoon
2021 ended in a pretty bad note, as massive floods wreaked havoc all around the country:
Well, all the rain affected Mother Nature pretty badly too.
Authorities keeping a close eye
The country has recorded a total of 121 landslides nationwide during the northeast monsoon (MTL) 2021/2022, Bernama reported.The figure came from the latest report by the Mineral and Geosciences Department.
In light of the report, the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) said that they are working closely with the Department, as well as the Public Works Department (PWD) and Malaysian Highway Authority, to act on the matter.
"The Mineral and Geosciences Department and Public Works Department have been asked to coordinate landslide reporting so that it is more comprehensive and also involves slope areas under the supervision of local authorities," Nadma said in a statement quoted by the news agency.
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The agency also said that following the yellow alert of continuous rain issued by the Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), it has instructed several other agencies such as the Selangor Disaster Management Committee and district state disaster management committees to increase their preparedness level.
It also urged people who stay in flood-prone areas to always follow instructions from the relevant authorities.
They can also obtain current information and warnings from them their official website, their Facebook: PubliclnfoBanjir and Twitter @JPS InfoBanjir.
Stay safe out there, people!
MAIN IMAGE CREDIT: New Straits Times
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