SHAH ALAM, Nov 4 — The Selangor state government has mobilised 7,677 personnel from various state agencies to prepare for disasters during the Northeast Monsoon (MTL), which is expected to continue until March 2027.
State Public Health and Environment Committee chairman Jamaliah Jamaluddin said the mobilisation involved the State Disaster Management Unit (UPBN), local authorities, district offices and relevant agencies to coordinate operations and monitor high-risk areas.
In a statement today, she said the operation was supported by 708 land vehicles, 247 water transport assets and various rescue equipment, including 5,739 tents, 1,950 life jackets, 141 water pumps and 20 drones.
According to the Selangor Drainage and Irrigation Department (JPS), the state is expected to receive 2,232 millimetres of rainfall this year, with 1,460 mm, or 65 per cent, recorded as at November 1. Rainfall of 268 mm and 230 mm is forecast for November and December respectively.
