Stay alert for flood warnings, Terengganu folk urged

Rising numbers: A Terengganu Civil Defence Force personnel writing down the number of flood victims at an evacuation centre in Sekolah Kebangsaan Tok Jembal, Kuala Nerus. — Bernama

KUALA NERUS: Residents, especially those in flood-prone areas, are advised to be cautious and aware of warnings from the authorities following the first wave of floods that hit Terengganu.

State Civil Defence Force director Kol (PA) Mohd Rosman Abdullah said although the weather has improved, residents should follow current developments and instructions from the authorities.

“I urge residents to obtain verified information about disaster warnings.

“If instructed to evacuate, do it immediately. Do not wait till the water rises,” he said when met by reporters after visiting a relief centre at SK Tok Jembal yesterday, Bernama reported.

A total of 213 evacuees from 58 families are housed at 33 centres in Kuala Terengganu, Kuala Nerus and Besut as of 4pm yesterday.