However, he said, thanks to the hefty investment by the federal government in flood mitigation projects, there had been a reduced impact to those living in low-lying areas. “I remember that the number of flood evacuees in Kuala Muda district used to be way bigger but things have improved a lot following the full completion of a massive Sungai Muda Flood Mitigation project costing RM1.4 billion two years ago. Bashah said the RM641 million Sungai Kedah-Anak Bukit flood mitigation project is expected to reduce flood risk in Kuala Kedah area upon its completion soon. He commended all the government departments and agencies, assemblymen and others for their hard work in ensuring that the flood evacuees are well taken care of. However, the number of flood evacuees soared to 1,781 people as of 5pm.

Source: New Strait Times September 23, 2017 12:33 UTC