Amirudin (front row, with Selangor flag) seeing off the relief mission to Kelantan to help with the flood aftermath.
SELANGOR government flagged off a relief mission to Kelantan to lend assistance in cleaning up after the floods.
Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said 12 local councils comprising 130 personnel and 45 vehicles including water tankers, RoRo lorries, tipper lorries and pickup trucks were part of the convoy.
However, he said this was not the full team because some staff were on standby to attend to floods in Selangor.
Amirudin said this period in December was a critical time for the state due to heightened risk of flooding.
“In fact, the state experienced some of its highest tides of up to five metres this morning and yesterday.
“We are prepared to handle any eventuality with the support of federal agencies such as the police and Fire and Rescue Department, along with teams from local councils and trained volunteers,” he said.
On the mission to Kelantan, Amirudin said the team would focus on cleaning up public facilities until Dec 19.
Kelantan has been hit by massive floods since last month.
Bernama reported that the Kelantan government had suffered over RM30mil losses due to the first wave of floods that occurred at the end of last month.
It was also reported that 10 out of 11 districts with river basins in Kelantan were expected to experience flooding until Dec 19.
The affected districts are Tumpat, Pasir Mas, Kota Baru, Tanah Merah, Bachok, Machang, Pasir Puteh, Kuala Krai, Jeli and Gua Musang.
Amirudin said the relief mission would cost Selangor between RM300,000 and RM400,000.
“It is a manifestation of the state’s concern and commitment to the well-being of the people regardless of location and geography.
“The team will coordinate with Kelantan government on areas that need help, and will prioritise the cleanup of public facilities such as mosques and community halls,” he said.
Amirudin also said that he would suggest to Selangor government to approve a cash contribution of RM500,000 to Kelantan government to help with social infrastructure facilities.
