KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department has forecasted continuous heavy rain in Pekan and Rompin, Pahang, today.
According to the 8.15am forecast, continuous rainfall is also expected in Kuantan, Pahang, and throughout Johor as well.
As such, the National Disaster Management Agency’s (Nadma) National Disaster Command Centre (NDCC) has requested that state/district disaster management committees be activated and increase their preparedness to address disasters, particularly in high-risk areas.
“The committees are urged to ensure each temporary relief centre is equipped with basic necessities, and the Control Post on Scene (PKTK) have sufficient operational assets and are in good condition and ready for use,” it said in a statement today.
Nadma, via the NDCC, consistently monitors technical information parameters in collaboration with various technical agencies.
In addition, the NDCC is always on standby to receive information on disaster, management aid and operation assistance via telephone at 03-80642400, fax at 03-80642429 and email at opsroom@nadma.gov.my.
— Bernama
