Selangor mobilises 7,677 personnel for Northeast Monsoon preparedness

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.

04 Nov 2026 05:29pm
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. BERNAMA photo
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. BERNAMA photo

SHAH ALAM - 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 Nov 1. Rainfall of 268 mm and 230 mm is forecast for November and December respectively.

Jamaliah said JPS was monitoring flood risks through 221 rainfall telemetry stations, 124 water-level monitoring stations, 140 warning sirens and 72 IP cameras.

Based on 2025 data, JPS had identified 56 flood hotspots and 232 flood-prone areas, with Klang recording the highest number of hotspots at 13, followed by Petaling (11), Gombak (10) and Hulu Langat (nine).

She also cautioned residents in coastal and river estuary areas of Klang, Sepang, Petaling, Kuala Langat, Sabak Bernam and Kuala Selangor about the risk of high tides.

Meanwhile, 1,161 temporary relief centres (PPS) had been identified statewide, including 696 schools under the Education Ministry, 242 public halls and 135 community halls.

Jamaliah said agencies had been instructed to ensure the centres were safe, equipped with basic facilities and sufficient food supplies, while giving due attention to vulnerable groups.

She advised residents to monitor weather alerts through the JPS Public InfoBanjir portal and the Malaysian Meteorological Department's (MET Malaysia) myCuaca 3.0 application, and comply with evacuation orders. - BERNAMA

Download Sinar Daily application.Click Here!

Sinar Daily
Northeast Monsoon
Selangor
Flood
rainfall

More Like This
Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said the figure was part of 10,033 employers of domestic workers found to have failed to comply with the contribution requirements, based on Perkeso's preliminary checks as at Nov 1. - Photo by Bernama
Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said the figure was part of 10,033 employers of domestic workers found to have failed to comply with the contribution requirements, based on Perkeso's preliminary checks as at Nov 1. - Photo by Bernama
National 598 high-profile individuals among employers failing to pay Perkeso contributions
Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said the figure was part of 10,033 employers of domestic workers found to have failed to comply with the contribution requirements, based on Perkeso's preliminary checks as at Nov 1.
Two Thai nationals will be charged in court here tomorrow over the death of a Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) officer during an enforcement operation in Kuala Sungai Padang, Kuala Perlis, on Oct 26.
Two Thai nationals will be charged in court here tomorrow over the death of a Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) officer during an enforcement operation in Kuala Sungai Padang, Kuala Perlis, on Oct 26.
National Two Thai nationals to be charged tomorrow over death of MMEA officer during enforcement operation
Kedah and Perlis Maritime Operations deputy director Maritime Captain Mohamad Shukri Khotob said the two men, believed to be boat operators, would be charged under Section 302 of the Penal Code and Section 26J of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act (ATIPSOM) 2007.
Photo: PLUS Malaysia
Photo: PLUS Malaysia
National NKVE stretch between Shah Alam, Setia Alam reopens
PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) said that as a safety measure during the flooding, vehicles from Subang heading southbound towards Shah Alam were diverted off the expressway via the North-South Expressway Central Link (ELITE).
Aliff Daniel Adli, 21, (middle) at the Gombak Barat Syariah Lower Court in Kuang today. - Photo by Bernama
Aliff Daniel Adli, 21, (middle) at the Gombak Barat Syariah Lower Court in Kuang today. - Photo by Bernama
National Aliff Daniel ordered to undergo faith rehabilitation for improper worship
The court issued the order after he pleaded guilty to a charge of engaging in improper acts of worship at a temple in Batu Caves two years ago.