Selangor APM sends relief team to help Johor flood victims

3 Mar 2023 • 9:30 AM MYT
Media Selangor (EN)
Media Selangor (EN)

News and current issues, inclusive for all.

image is not available

By Sofia Nasir

SHAH ALAM, March 3 — The Selangor Civil Defence Force (APM) has dispatched its Disaster Support Response Team (Paras) to assist flood victims in Johor.

Its Public Relations and Documentation Unit said a total of 14 members, consisting of one officer and 13 staff of other ranks, headed south of the country on Wednesday (March 1).

“The assets that have been mobilised include a Man lorry, two aluminium boats, and a four-wheel drive vehicle.

“We pray for everything to be made easier for the officers who are assisting helping the flood victims there,” APM said in a Facebook post yesterday.

As of yesterday, approximately 25,213 flood victims were recorded in Johor across 10 districts, with Segamat being the worst-affected.

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) also announced that several areas in Johor and Pahang are expected to be affected by continuous heavy rainfall until tomorrow.