KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 650 tonnes of aid worth RM35 million, contributed by various parties, has been successfully distributed to flood victims nationwide during the 2024/2025 Northeast Monsoon season.
National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) director-general Datuk Khairul Shahril Idrus said the donated items included personal care kits, hygiene kits, financial assistance and school aid.
He said the distribution was made possible through a strong collaborative network involving district and state disaster management committees, the Resident's Office, the Royal Malaysian Air Force, GLC Demi Rakyat dan Negara, Ihsan Johor, Sukarelawan Anak Malaysia, Yayasan Foodbank Malaysia, the Department of Youth and Sports, and various non-governmental organisations (NGOs).
"All aid was delivered in phases through various means, including air transport for Sabah and Sarawak. "This ensured that the aid reached the victims as quickly as possible," he said in a statement.
The latest aid shipment from NGOs was delivered to flood-affected areas on Feb 15, comprising eight tonnes of ready-to-eat food packs and 5,000 family essentials kits weighing 47 tonnes.
In addition to providing compassionate aid of RM1,000 to household heads registered at relief centres, Khairul Shahril said Nadma has established strategic collaborations with its registered partner NGO, known as 'Rakan Nadma'.
"Rakan Nadma is involved in managing and coordinating aid distribution. To ensure smooth delivery, Nadma coordinated efforts between Rakan Nadma and representatives from disaster management committees.
"We greatly appreciate the close cooperation between state governments, NGOs, corporate bodies, and youth volunteers in delivering post-disaster aid.
"Effective coordination and communication have ensured that aid reached disaster victims quickly and systematically," he said.
He advised the public to remain vigilant about weather warnings issued by the Malaysian Meteorological Department and to follow instructions from the authorities to prevent unwanted incidents, as the monsoon season is still not over.
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Kuala Lumpur: Kejadian banjir di Karak berpunca daripada ribut petir dan hujan lebat yang berpanjangan, bermula pada malam 18 Februari hingga awal pagi kelmarin.
Ketua Pengarah Jabatan Meteorologi Malaysia (Metmalaysia), Dr Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip, berkata keadaan itu turut berlaku di beberapa daerah di Pahang, Selangor dan Perak.
“Hujan lebat ini bukan disebabkan oleh luruan monsun, tetapi oleh penumpuan angin di kawasan tengah Semenanjung pada tarikh berkenaan,” katanya kepada BH.
Beliau berkata, Metmalaysia turut menjangka luruan monsun akan memasuki rantau negara pada 21 hingga 25 Februari ini.
Amaran hujan berterusan
Katanya, keadaan itu berpotensi menyebabkan hujan berterusan di Sabah, Sarawak dan timur Semenanjung dalam tempoh berkenaan.
“Amaran hujan berterusan akan dikeluarkan sebaik output model ramalan mencapai tahap keyakinan yang tinggi,” katanya.
Kelmarin, BH melaporkan Kampung Karak Setia dan Kampung Mangin di Karak, Bentong, Pahang, dilanda banjir dengan 38 keluarga sudah berpindah ke pusat pemindahan sementara (PPS) Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Karak Setia.
Bagaimanapun, jumlah mangsa banjir yang berpindah ke PPS SMK Karak Setia meningkat kepada 95 orang.
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KUANTAN, 20 Februari- Sultan Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah hari ini berkenan bercemar duli menyantuni penduduk terjejas banjir di Karak, Bentong,.
Baginda turut berkenan mengurniakan sumbangan kepada 49 ketua isi rumah membabitkan 150 penduduk dari Kampung Karak Setia dan Perumahan PR1MA Karak yang terjejas akibat bencana tersebut.
Dalam titahnya, baginda mengingatkan penduduk agar menerima ujian itu dengan tabah serta menganggapnya sebagai satu rahmat. Baginda turut menasihatkan penduduk supaya sentiasa mengutamakan keselamatan dan bersabar dalam menghadapi musibah.
Baginda juga bertitah agar penduduk yang menetap berhampiran sungai mengambil inisiatif membina rumah bertiang tinggi sebagai langkah persediaan.
Pihak berkuasa berkaitan turut disarankan untuk mendalamkan sungai serta membina tebatan banjir bagi mengurangkan impak bencana pada masa hadapan.
Keberangkatan tiba baginda di Dewan Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Karak Setia disambut Menteri Besar Pahang, Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail dan Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Hal Ehwal FELDA, Koperasi dan Usahawan Negeri Pahang, Datuk Amizar Abu Adam.