Inaccessible roads hampering relief efforts

Furry cargo: Fo Guang Shan Hsingma Si volunteers rescuing dogs from an animal shelter in Chaah.

PAGOH: A lack of road access to some of the areas affected by floods has been identified as the main problem faced in extending assistance, including sending foodstuff to victims, says Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali.

The Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah, Sarawak Affairs and Special Functions) said strong water currents at flooded roads made it difficult for the Welfare Department to send officers to the affected areas.