SHAH ALAM: Selangor has witnessed 870 cases of natural disasters in nine districts since last year, the state legislative assembly was told today. Sementa assemblyman Dr Daroyah Alwi said the natural disasters include floods, flash floods, storms, landslides, peatland fires and fire incidents in forest reserves. She said from 2016 to Oct 22 this year, Klang recorded the highest number of cases at 185, followed by Hulu Langat (142), Gombak (132), Petaling (106), Sabak Bernam (77), Hulu Selangor (72), Kuala Selangor (62), Kuala Langat (62) and Sepang (52). “In efforts to mitigate natural disasters, the state government has taken various initiatives, such as the RM50,000 allocation for disaster aid and relief at each district. “We also have a Smart Disaster Management move under the Smart Selangor initiative.

Source: New Strait Times November 08, 2017 11:26 UTC