JELI – The Kelantan Fire and Rescue Department has identified seven flood hotspots in the state, said its director Jainal @ Zainal Madasin.
He said the areas are Gua Musang, Limau Kasturi (Gua Musang), Sg Golok (Rantau Panjang), Machang, Tanah Merah, Jeli, and Pasir Mas.
“We will assign members to conduct patrols and monitor the identified locations every day, especially in areas near the river, so that we can be prepared to alert the residents to relocate to relief centres in the event of a flood.”
He said this to reporters after visiting flood victims in Kg Legeh here yesterday, with department air division director Nazili Mahmod and Jeli fire and rescue station chief Mohd Adni Ibrahim also present.
Earlier, Jainal, along with over 10 firefighters had to wade through almost one kilometre of floodwaters to hand over essential items to flood victims in the village.
He said the department was working together with the state Irrigation and Drainage Department to obtain information on river water levels in Kelantan.
“This collaboration helps us a lot, especially during the flood season,” he said.
In a related development, Jainal said the people in the state know to relocate if necessary.
“Based on our observations, the people made their experience in the 2014 floods a reference for every time the flood season arrives.
“Some of them moved to safer areas when they felt unsafe, while some others decided to monitor water levels before moving,” he added.
The Kelantan Fire and Rescue Department has a total of 1,245 officers and personnel. – Bernama, December 31, 2021
