SUPPLIES IN PPS ADEQUATE AS FLOOD FOCUS ON COASTAL AREAS – SUK KELANTAN

KOTA BHARU, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- The supply of necessities for flood victims throughout Kelantan is adequate while the current flood situation is still under control, said Kelantan State Secretary, Datuk Dr Tengku Mohamed Faziharudean Tengku Feissal.

He said the supply of relief goods under the Social Welfare Department, including emergency stocks, is sufficient to face any eventuality during the Northeast Monsoon period.

"Currently, the flood is more concentrated in coastal areas such as Bachok, Tumpat, Kota Bharu and Pasir Puteh.

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"The southern areas of the state such as Gua Musang and Kuala Krai are not affected and no temporary relief centres (PPS) have been opened in the districts," he told reporters after inspecting the situation of flood victims at the Sekolah Kebangsaan Sabak PPS today.

According to him, Kota Bharu recorded the highest number of PPS so far with 19 centres operating and residents in coastal areas are also advised to be vigilant as heavy rain is expected to continue until Nov 26.

"We advise the public to obey evacuation orders if asked by the authorities, for safety," he said.

Evaluating the cause of the incident, he said the flooding that occurred at this time was due to continuous heavy rain and stagnant water, but the water level is expected to recede quickly if the rain stops and the flow system returns to normal.

-- BERNAMA