Kedah Umno has put in place extensive preparations to face the possibility of major flooding in the state, its deputy chief Mukhriz Mahathir said today.

manek urai by election tuan aziz and mukhriz mahathir bn campaign 070709 06 The party has made ready logistics, relief centres, food supply, blankets as well as two boats to assist the victims, he said.

"There are reports pointing to the possibility of more rainfall this year, which may cause unusually severe flooding.

"We have prepared early to face this," Mukhriz said after a sacrificial ceremony in conjunction with the Aidiladha for the Jerlun parliamentary constituency in Kampung Pering, Kodiang.

Based on past experiences, he said, the Umno machinery should be able to move in more quickly this year to assist in the evacuation process and in the delivery of assistance.

"Last year, Umno's disaster aid squad managed to move in quickly to provide assistance to the victims," Mukhriz added.

A total of 175 cows were contributed by the Jerlun parliamentary service centre at the ceremony today.

- Bernama