As of 6am today, floods were reported in Selangor and Perak, displacing 987 people who are being housed at seven relief centres. (Bernama pic)PUTRAJAYA: The health ministry has prepared 85 emergency medical teams, comprising 387 people, to respond to possible floods during the 2026/2027 northeast monsoon season.
In a statement, the ministry said they comprised 36 rapid assessment teams, 34 rapid response teams and 15 mental health and psychosocial support teams.
"The teams will be mobilised as required to conduct health risk assessments, provide medical services and emergency treatment, carry out surveillance and control of infectious diseases, as well as provide mental health and psychosocial support to flood victims," it said.
