By Zaki Salleh
Photo: FB Saarani Mohamad
IPOH: The flooding situation in Perak has caught the attention of the Menteri Besar Perak, Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad, who visited the affected areas to assess the situation of the victims.
In Gerik, Saarani personally observed the conditions of the flood victims, accompanied by the Chairman of the Perak Women, Family, Social Welfare Development Committee, Datuk Salbiah Mohamed.
Six temporary relief centres (PPS) have been established in the area, with only two currently operational.
“This morning, I had the opportunity to visit the PPS at SK Pahit and SK Kerunai.
“A total of 45 families have been placed at SK Pahit and another 23 families at SK Kerunai.
“I have also provided immediate assistance from the Pejabat Menteri Besar to each affected family.
“It is hoped that it will ease their burden.
“Be patient in facing this trial. God will surely reward those who are patient,” he said.
Meanwhile, the State Disaster Management Committee Secretariat reported that 1,682 victims from 525 families have been displaced.
Ten PPS are operating in five districts.
This number has increased from 1,605 people involving 503 families yesterday.
Among the severely affected areas is Sungai Siput, where 720 victims from 225 families have been evacuated.
