KOTA BHARU: The Housing and Local Government Ministry has instructed local authorities nationwide to assist the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) in gathering data on the damage to buildings or residences and losses due to flooding.
Deputy Minister Datuk Aiman Athirah Sabu said her ministry was gathering the information, and the local authorities have also been instructed to focus on flood victims.
“Our team has been prepared from the start...detecting water entering premises or homes...but any damage must be properly documented for assessment,” she said at the Chinese Chamber of Commerce after the programme to visit flood-hit areas in Kelantan, here on Sunday (Dec 8).
Meanwhile, she reminded residents living in low-lying areas to be alert, especially in Kuala Krai, following a notification from the Irrigation and Drainage Department that floods are expected to hit 30 villages in the area from Sunday until Friday (Dec 13).
“...the public must be aware and stay updated on current weather conditions and evacuate early to ensure their safety,” she said, adding that rescue personnel are always on standby to monitor areas prone to flooding. – Bernama
