00:00The flood situation across the country, especially in Kelantan and Terengganu, is deeply concerning,
00:10surpassing the severity of the 2014 floods, according to Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
00:17The Deputy Prime Minister warned that the situation might deteriorate further due to
00:22expected high tides in the South China Sea and the Strait of Malacca, which are peaking
00:27during this period.
00:29Speaking at a press conference after opening the Barisan National Convention at the Shah
00:34Alam Convention Centre on Sunday, Zahid expressed hope that a predicted reduction in rainfall,
00:40forecasted by the Malaysian Meteorological Department, MetMalaysia, will lead to fewer
00:45evacuations to temporary relief centres.
00:48He urged residents in flood-prone areas to follow the instructions of state disaster
00:53management committees.
00:55Ahmad Zahid emphasised that more than 82,000 security personnel have been mobilised to
01:01assist victims, and relief centres nationwide can accommodate up to 2.1 million people.
01:09He also stressed the importance of early evacuation, especially for those in low-lying areas, to
01:15prevent loss of life.
01:17Volunteer organisations and individuals were encouraged to prepare for post-disaster assistance
01:22to help ease victims' burdens once the floods subside.
01:26Zahid also called on all parties to set aside political differences and work together to
01:32support flood victims during this national crisis.
01:36The situation in the peninsula has worsened, with the number of evacuees rising to over
01:42152,000 on Sunday morning, up from nearly 147,000 the previous night.
01:50In Pahang, floods have now hit Raub District where 15 relief centres have opened, sheltering
01:55452 victims from 146 families.
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