WHILE the floods this year in Kelantan and Terengganu are expected to be worse than in 2014, several locals have decided to make the best of the situation.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the projection was based on forecasts from the Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).
Ahmad Zahid, who is also the chairman of the National Disaster Management Committee, informed that the country’s agencies and assets are on the highest level of preparedness for this disaster.
He said that a total of 82,794 officers and personnel from five agencies — namely the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM), Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM), Civil Defence Force (APM), and the People’s Volunteer Corp (Rela) — are involved.
“Some 5,107 assets on land, water, and air are being deployed to face the north-east monsoon (MTL), along with 30,260 life jackets also made available,” said Ahmad Zahid.
Meanwhile, in a TikTok video shared by @kacahhhhhh, several locals are seen using their own 'banana boat' to have some fun.
One person is seen riding a motorcycle while pulling another in a 'banana boat' which is the cover of a black water tank.
The video, captioned “Here comes the banana boat,” has left netizens amused and entertained. - November 28, 2024
