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Fire and Rescue Department personnel using a boat to send supplies to flood victims in Kampung Chondan and other areas in Segamat, Johor, on January 7, 2021. — Picture by BERNAMA

Floods: Johor JKR channels quarter mln to be used by engineers — Minister

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 — The Johor Public Works Department (JKR) is providing an allocation of RM250,000 for district engineers to use according to urgency as a result of the floods in the state, said Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi.

In a Facebook, he said so far, floods have been reported in five districts, namely Kluang, Batu Pahat, Segamat, Muar as well as Tangkak and therefore the disaster operations room at both district and state levels was immediately activated at 8am today.

JKR is also identifying the affected federal roads that need to be repaired.

“(Information) regarding the affected roads or road closures will be announced on social media from time to time,” Nanta said.

He also urged all road users to refer to JKR’s official disaster management portal at http://bencanaalam.jkr.gov.my/ to get the latest information on road closures and alternative routes.

— Bernama

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