Prepared to deal with floods in Kuala Selangor, says BN candidate Zafrul
MOHD IZZATUL IZUAN TAHIR11 Nov 2022 05:34pm
BN's Kuala Selangor Candidate Tengku Zafrul Aziz
BN candidate for the Kuala Selangor Parliament Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz said close cooperation between related government agencies is expected to help solve problems faced by the residents.
In fact, he said, the BN machinery also 'went to the ground' to find out the form of aid needed during disasters.
"We have also contacted the fire department to find out about the flood situation in Kuala Selangor and the Irrigation and Drainage Department to solve the problem of clogged drains or ditches," he said in a press conference in Ijok on Friday.
In the meantime, Tengku Zafrul said that floods hit several areas in Kuala Selangor on Friday but was still manageable as compared to last year.
However, he said, the situation should not be taken lightly, instead, it is necessary to prepare all aspects of the disaster.
Sinar Harian on Friday reported that a total of eight houses in Jalan Rukun, Ijok here were flooded with water 0.15 meters deep following a continuous downpour early Friday morning.
The Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia (JBPM) director in Selangor, Norazam Khamis said the victims consisted of 13 men, three women and four children.
