The National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) has instructed several states to activate its State and District Disaster Management Committees (JPBN/JPBD) in response to a continuous rain alert issued by the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) on Tuesday (Dec 19) night.
Nadma issued a Disaster Operations Preparedness Notice on Wednesday (Dec 20), urging the JPBN and JPBD to increase their readiness for potential disasters, especially in high-risk areas.
The notice stated that JPBN and JPBD must ensure that each relief centre is equipped with proper facilities and that all control posts on scene (PKTK) have sufficient operational assets that are in good condition and ready for deployment.
“Nadma, through the National Disaster Control Centre (NDCC), will constantly monitor the situation and technical information parameters in collaboration with various technical agencies.
“The NDCC is always ready to receive information on disasters, management, and operational assistance via phone at 03-8064 2400, fax at 03-8064 2429, or email at [email protected],” the statement read.
MetMalaysia informed that an alert-level continuous rain is expected to occur in Rompin, Pahang and some areas in Johor namely Kluang, Mersing, Kulai, Kota Tinggi and Johor Bahru until Thursday (Dec 21).
Continuous rain has also been forecast in Kelantan, Terengganu and several areas in Pahang, namely Jerantut, Kuantan and Pekan, until Dec 25. – Bernama
