IPOH, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- The Perak state government, via the Ipoh City Council (MBI), has mobilised a comprehensive operation to assist flood victims in Manjoi and the surrounding areas over the past few days.
State Housing and Local Government Committee chairman Sandrea Ng Shy Ching said MBI is always on alert for any disaster and takes immediate action to ensure the safety and welfare of affected residents.
“Early measures implemented include road closures in affected areas, cleanup operations, removal of fallen trees, clearing branches and debris blocking public routes, and disaster waste management.
“MBI also conducted inspections in flash flood areas, involving roads, drains, and drainage systems under the council’s supervision, as well as removing road obstructions such as detached zinc sheets and other objects that obstruct public access,” she said in a statement today.
She said the operation involves more than 70 personnel from MBI departments and field teams, supported by logistics assets, including open lorries, four-wheel-drive vehicles, backhoes, and bulldozers.
“The MBI Enforcement and Safety Department focuses on road closures and control of disaster areas, while the Public Health and City Services Department collects flood debris and damaged items in phases.
“Meanwhile, the Civil Engineering Department and depot teams handle the clearance of road obstructions and follow-up works, while the Parks and Landscape Department deploys a main team and two smaller teams to remove large trees, branches and debris, including at night,” she said.
Ng said the affected locations include Jalan Perpaduan and Sungai Rokam area, Jalan Istana near the SUK building, Villa Perpaduan (behind Petron Bercham Raya), Laluan Niaga Simee 1, Lebuh Sungai Senam, and several other areas, including Pakatan Jaya, Taman Bintang, Gerbang Meru Indah, Jalan Simee 5, Jalan Dato’ Haji Megat Khas, UK Raya, Stadium Perak, and Taman Star.
“Disaster management is coordinated by the Land and District Office through the District Disaster Management Committee, with MBI acting as a committee member and carrying out its responsibilities as a local authority.
“The operation also involves collaboration with multiple agencies, including the Fire and Rescue Department, Civil Defence Force, Department of Irrigation and Drainage, and the Public Works Department,” she said.
Ng said the state government will continue to monitor the situation and ensure all aid and follow-up measures are implemented promptly and effectively for the benefit of the public.
-- BERNAMA
