It means torrential rain and the ensuing floods are expected to cause untold damage to lives and properties. The recent floods in Penang was its worst and also disrupted traffic in many parts of the city. And with the imminent arrival of the north-east monsoon in less than a week, folks on the east coast of the peninsula have to brace for the big floods.
While we can't stop nature from doing its worst - exacerbated by man-made pollution - we can take evasive action to minimise the damage caused.
A flood-damaged car.
Take cover
For motorists, it shouldn't be taken for granted that their cars or motorcycles would not be anywhere near floods when they hit. Such complacency has caused many to regret not taking flood insurance after their vehicles were damaged in floods. READ MORE...
Driving in the wet
When it rains, don't drive. That is the ideal as wet roads and low visibility increase the chances of accidents especially at night. But it is often impractical to follow this advice when you have to pick up the kids from school or travel 20km to meet a client. If you can't wait for the rain to stop, then drive cautiously and defensively. READ MORE...
Flooded and stuck: What next
Lowlying streches of roads sometimes get flooded after a downpour. This can be made worst by poor or clogged drainage in the area. You may have unerestimated the depth of the water and take a risk to cross the body and suddenly find the engine die on you. What to do? READ MORE...
