States told to activate disaster management committees after continuous rain warning

States told to activate disaster management committees after continuous rain warning

The National Disaster Management Agency urges the committees to increase their level of readiness for possible disasters, especially in high-risk areas.

Alert-level continuous rain is expected in Pahang and Johor while continuous rain has been forecast in Kelantan and Terengganu. (Bernama pic)
KUALA LUMPUR:
The National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) has ordered that state/district disaster management committees (JPBN/JPBD) be activated following the alert-level continuous rain warning for several areas issued by the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) last night.

In a disaster operations preparedness notice issued today, Nadma urged JPBN and JPBD to increase their level of readiness for possible disasters, especially in high-risk areas.

It said JPBN and JPBD must ensure that each relief centre is equipped with proper facilities and that all control posts on scene 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.

“NDCC is always ready to receive information on disasters, management, and operational assistance via phone call at 03-80642400, fax at 03-80642429, or email at [email protected],” it added.

MetMalaysia said that alert-level continuous rain was expected until tomorrow in Rompin, Pahang and some areas in Johor, namely Kluang, Mersing, Kulai, Kota Tinggi and Johor Bahru.

Continuous rain has also been forecast in Kelantan, Terengganu and several areas in Pahang, namely Jerantut, Kuantan and Pekan, until Dec 25.

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