NIBONG TEBAL: Twenty-three families have been displaced after flash floods hit several areas in Sungai Kechil and surrounding villages tonight.
Nibong Tebal member of parliament Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek said she visited the temporary relief centre at the Sungai Kechil Village Community Management Council (MPKK) hall after receiving news of the flooding to assess the situation.
She said the affected areas included Sungai Duri, Kampung Sethu, Kampung Besar, Kampung Sungai Buaya, Sungai Kechil and Jawi.
“I have contacted all relevant agencies to take immediate action to ensure the evacuation process runs smoothly, basic necessities are sufficient and the welfare of every family is given full attention,” she said in a Facebook post tonight.
Fadhlina, who is also education minister, said her Nibong Tebal service centre had arranged meals for families at the relief centre, while food aid was also delivered to several affected homes.
She advised residents in high-risk areas to remain vigilant and prioritise their safety and that of their families.
“Do not wait until the situation worsens before moving to a safe place,” she said, adding that she would continue to monitor the situation.