Baling floods: action has been taken but recovery needs time, says district officer

BALING: Immediate action have been taken in the areas affected by the July 4 floods but the recovery process will take time because many aspects need to be looked into to ensure that such incidents do not recur, says Baling district officer Mohd Shahadan Abdullah.

He said the measures include providing the residents with financial assistance and essential items, immediate work on deepening the river, building Bailey bridges as well as relocating residents to safer areas.