Terengganu JPS completes maintenance on 93 rain stations and 54 river-level stations to ensure accurate flood warnings during monsoon season
KUALA TERENGGANU: The Terengganu Drainage and Irrigation Department has completed comprehensive maintenance on its hydrological telemetry stations ahead of the Northeast Monsoon.
Director Osman Abdullah said the proactive measure ensures all systems monitoring rainfall, river levels and flood early-warning sirens function optimally.
Maintenance covered 93 rain stations, 54 river-level stations, 10 webcam stations and flood sirens at 11 locations.
“This step ensures all equipment functions well to transmit accurate and real-time data to the main control centre,” Osman told Bernama.
He confirmed all stations across the state have been fully serviced for reliable hydrological data.
The information helps the National Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre issue more effective flood warnings during continuous heavy rain.
Key maintenance included inspecting rain and water-level sensors plus calibrating data transmission systems.
Station-area cleaning and minor infrastructure repairs were also completed.
“With strengthened technical readiness, the loss of life and property due to flooding can be prevented or minimised,” Osman said.
The Northeast Monsoon season began yesterday and continues until March next year.
Malaysian Meteorological Department forecasts five to seven heavy rain episodes during this period. – Bernama
