If there’s one thing Malaysians know all too well about the year-end, it’s the monsoon season!

The weather can go from sunny to cloudy real quick and sudden downpours can turn roads into rivers.

No matter where you are, here’s a practical guide to protecting your home from floods, monsoon chaos or everything in between.

1. Know Your Flood Risk

Before the rain hits, it’s important to know whether your area is prone to flooding.

Check with your local authorities or monitor any updates from MET Malaysia.

2. Clear Your Drains

One of the easiest ways to reduce flood impact is to ensure water can flow freely.

That means you’ll need to:

• Clear out all the dried leaves, plastic bottles and random items from the drains around your housing area
• Ensure all the gutters are clean and not clogged
• Check whether water can move away from your house smoothly
  

3. Make Small Upgrades

Small upgrades before the heavy rain comes could save you and your house!

Here’s what you can do:

• Install flood barriers or sandbags at doors
• Elevate electrical outlets and appliances to a higher place
• Seal all the cracks and gaps along the walls and windows

These small upgrades might save your house from bigger damage caused by the flood.

4. Keep Important Documents High

Store your valuables, especially important documents, in waterproof bags or containers and place them on higher shelves.

Important documents to take note of:

• ID card
• Birth certificate
• Vehicle ownership certificate
• Land title
• Medical record

Better yet, digitise all important records so even if the physical copies get wet, you’ll still have access to the originals via digital copies.

5. Prep A Flood Emergency Kit

Floods can happen unexpectedly, leaving you with no power, access to food and clean water.

Therefore, your flood kit should include:

• Bottled water
• Dry food
• Torchlight
• Powerbank
• First-aid supplies
• Important documents such as an ID card and a bank card
• Medications

If you still don’t have the items ready, start preparing them now before it’s too late!

Order the items you need online, book Lalamove and get them delivered right to your place.

This way, you don’t have to brave the rain or risk getting stuck in a traffic jam.

Stay Calm, Stay Prepared With Lalamove

The monsoon season may be a yearly challenge, but with the right steps, a bit of planning and some smart support services, you can keep your house safe.

So, get ready, stay alert, and remember: a little preparation goes a long way. 

Stay safe, everyone!