Dept: Rapid increase in flood victims slows down relief efforts

Khairin Nisa says the unexpected rise in number of flood victims and limited road access are among challenges faced by the state Welfare Department in providing relief.

THE unexpected and sudden increase in flood victims and limited road access are among challenges being faced by the Johor Welfare Department in providing relief, says state women, family and community development committee chairman Khairin Nisa Ismail.

According to her, many did not expect floods to badly hit places like Chaah and Yong Peng, which rarely had such devastating incidents in the past.