Accra:Kelantan The state government has identified locations for temporary evacuation centres across all districts in anticipation of flooding during the upcoming Northeast Monsoon season.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Kelantan State Secretary Datuk Dr Tengku Mohamed Faziharudean Tengku Feissal confirmed that flood preparedness meetings have been conducted at both the state and district levels. Another meeting is scheduled soon to enhance disaster readiness efforts further.
Historically, the months of November and December are when Kelantan faces its worst flooding. The state government is hopeful that the situation will not be severe this year. Datuk Dr Tengku Mohamed Faziharudean stated, "In terms of flood preparations, we are ready, just as in previous years. God willing, we hope the floods this year will not be too severe."
Additionally, Kelantan Menteri Besar Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud is expected to participate in a federal-level disaster management meeting chaired by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim next week. This meeting aims to coordinate efforts for the flood season.
Tengku Mohamed Faziharudean also noted that Pasir Mas remains at risk of flooding until the completion of the Sungai Golok flood mitigation project.