NIBONG TEBAL, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- A total of 23 families have been affected by floods in several areas of Sungai Kechil here, with some residents being housed at the Sungai Kechil MPKK Hall temporary relief centre (PPS) tonight.
Nibong Tebal Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek said the affected areas included Sungai Duri, Kampung Sethu, Kampung Besar, Kampung Sungai Buaya, Sungai Kechil and Jawi.
She said that upon receiving information about the incident, she immediately went to the relief centre to assess the situation of the affected residents.
“Through the Nibong Tebal People's Service Centre, food has also been provided to families taking shelter at the PPS, as well as delivered to several homes of those affected,” she said in a Facebook post tonight.
Fadhlina, who is also Education Minister, said she had contacted the relevant agencies to ensure that the evacuation process went smoothly, basic necessities were sufficient and the welfare of all affected families was taken care of.
She also advised residents in high-risk areas to remain vigilant and prioritise their safety and that of their families, including moving to safe locations if necessary.
-- BERNAMA