Kedah MB thanks PM for RM13m post-flood aid

Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor extended his thanks to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim following the announcement of a RM13 million allocation for post-flood aid in Kedah.

He said the state government greatly appreciates the funds, which will be used to repair damaged infrastructure, assist affected padi farmers and restore homes damaged by the floods.

“Considering the damaged padi fields, broken infrastructure and homes, I hope the federal government will consider additional allocations.

“For the RM13 million announced yesterday, I’m truly thankful, but I’m hopeful for more support,” Sanusi (above) told reporters during a visit to the temporary relief centre at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Tanah Merah in Pendang today.

Yesterday, while visiting the relief centre at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Agama Kedah, the Anwar announced a RM13 million allocation for post-flood assistance in Kedah, covering aid, clean-up efforts and infrastructure repairs.

Sanusi also said the state government had previously announced initial assistance of RM1,000 for each household head evacuated to a relief centre. More than 2,000 households have been affected by the floods.

He also hoped that the upcoming monsoon transition phase, forecast to begin on Sept 24, would not trigger a second wave of flooding in Kedah.

As of 8am, the number of flood victims in Kedah was 8,898, up from 8,066 at 8pm yesterday.

According to the disaster info report from the Social Welfare Department, all 8,898 victims from 2,871 families have been relocated to 44 temporary evacuation centres in five districts.

- Bernama

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