PUTRAJAYA: The second wave of floods this year is likely to be worse than last year, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Zahid said this is based on the rainfall distribution and the rising water level in several states, especially in Johor and Pahang.
“The second wave of floods last year was considered minimal, but this time I think the situation is quite bad. This is based on the report by Meteorological Department that strong winds and heavy rain are expected to continue.
“The number of evacuees in flood-affected areas is expected to increase.
“We have intensified the preparedness level, including mobilising additional relief team to Johor and Pahang,” Zahid told reporters after receiving a courtesy call from New Zealand Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse, here, today.
Zahid, who is also Home Minister, said the relevant disaster relief agencies will continue to mobilise mobile kitchen and ensure that food supply is sufficient for the flood victims.
Meanwhile at the meeting, Zahid and Woodhouse discussed on the bilateral cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the immigration issues.
They also shared their perspectives on ways to address the migration issues, including migrant smuggling.
Woodhouse is on a working visit to Malaysia until tomorrow.
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