Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof assured that government officials will continue to closely monitor the floods in Kedah.
He added that the government will also focus on assisting flood victims and developing a long-term plan to mitigate risks in the future.
DPM Fadillah: Government to Intensify Monitoring of Kedah Floods
“Several measures will be implemented simultaneously, some of which can be resolved immediately, while others will require a moderate to long-term approach,“ he told the media after launching the guidelines for Artificial Intelligence Governance and Ethics (AIGE) here today.
Fadillah noted that while disaster management falls under the jurisdiction of the state government, the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) also has monitoring bodies at the district and state levels. As of 8 am today, the number of flood victims in Kedah increased to 6,087, compared to 4,425 last night.
The Kota Setar district recorded the highest number at 2,424 individuals, followed by Kubang Pasu (1,537), Pokok Sena (925), Pendang (806), Kuala Muda (184), Bandar Baharu (131), and Kulim (80).
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