KUANTAN: All district-level natural disaster relief committees have been put on alert for floods following non-stop rain over the past 24 hours.
State Civil Defence Department (JPAM) director Zainal Yusoff said rescue agencies, including the police and fire department have been placed on standby especially after floods hit certain parts of neighbouring districts, Kemaman and Hulu Terengganu on Sunday.
He said JPAM was working closely with the Drainage and Irrigation Department (JPS) to monitor the river water levels.
As of 4pm today, the water level at several main rivers have yet to surpass dangerous levels.
"It has been raining since Sunday afternoon and JPAM is closely monitoring the situation especially at low-lying areas. We hope there will be no floods," he said.
State Natural Disaster Relief Committee chairman Datuk Seri Muhammad Safian Ismail said food items have been delivered to all 105 forward bases and 657 relief centres are prepared to cater to 140,000 flood victims.
"Around 10,000 civil servants, comprising police, firemen, civil defence and paramedics involved in evacuation and rescue operations, are prepared to assist in the event of floods," he said, adding those living in low-lying areas need to adhere to instructions to evacuate if required.