SEGAMAT, March 2 ― Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has described the floods that hit the state now as quite critical with more than 20,000 residents affected by the natural disaster.
“I hope the victims are patient and we pray that this flood will recede quickly in the near future, the weather today will improve in Segamat,” he told reporters after visiting the flood victims at the temporary evacuation centre at Sekolah Kebangsaan Temenggong Abdul Rahman, here, today. He added that in a crisis situation like this, all parties have displayed strong commitment, especially in providing food, tents and other necessities.
The State Disaster Management Committee said the number of flood victims has so far more than doubled to 25,213 people this morning involving all 10 districts.
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