People in Pahang advised to be prepared for third wave of floods

All parties, including the people in the state of Pahang must be prepared to face the third wave of floods expected to strike from tomorrow until Wednesday.

The Tengku Mahkota of Pahang, Tengku Abdullah Sultan Ahmad said being prepared was vital to ensure that aid and rescue mission could be carried out in an orderly manner.

"Two very important things to focus on in times of floods are efforts of the relevant agencies in saving lives and delivery of basic needs such as food and drinks to victims.

"I urge the rakyat to evacuate immediately when they are instructed to even though it has not reached a dangerous situation. This is to prevent any untoward incidents," he said.

Tengku Abdullah was speaking to reporters after attending a briefing at the Pahang Contingent Police Headquarters here today.

Pahang State Secretary Datuk Seri Muhammad Safian Ismail, who is also the Chairman of the Pahang Disaster Committee, gave the briefing.

So far four deaths had been reported in Pahang, each in Lipis, Jerantut, Temerloh and Sungai Lembing in Kuantan.

Tengku Abdullah said, Pekan, Maran, Kuantan and Rompin were still in critical situation.

"I am very satisfied with the work carried out by the agencies so far and after this, efforts should be focused on the districts which are still critical," he said.