NAIROBI: Government agencies concerned must take immediate measures and action to help those affected by the floods, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
The Prime Minister said the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) has been instructed to do the maximum to help those affected.
“Do whatever that is necessary to try and lift some of the burden,” Anwar said to reporters at the end of his visit to Kenya.
On the preparedness of the disaster management team, he said they have done their best to prepare for the situation.
He said Nadma chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi held meetings months ahead to ensure all are in place to manage the floods when it happens.
“Even before I left (for the trip to three African countries), I was briefed on a weekly basis about the expected rainfall and impact on these areas and measures to be taken by Nadma, including the opening of relief centres.
“I believe we are doing our best to deal with the floods,” he said.
The Prime Minister pointed out that several flood-mitigation projects are ongoing and when they are completed, the flood situation in these areas is expected to improve.
“For example, some areas in Kelantan where the flood mitigation project has been completed, there is substantial reduction on the impact and the losses,” Anwar said.
The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has warned of continuous heavy rain - both dangerous and severe - in Perlis, Kedah, Kelantan, Pahang, Penang, Perak and Terengganu until Wednesday (Nov 26).
