The Ipoh City Council has deployed over 70 personnel and heavy machinery for a comprehensive flood relief and cleanup operation across multiple affected areas.

IPOH: The Ipoh City Council has mobilised a comprehensive operation to assist flood victims in Manjoi and surrounding areas.

State Housing and Local Government Committee chairman Sandrea Ng Shy Ching said MBI is always on alert for any disaster and takes immediate action.

“Early measures implemented include road closures in affected areas, cleanup operations, removal of fallen trees, clearing branches and debris blocking public routes, and disaster waste management,” she said in a statement.

She said the operation involves more than 70 personnel from various MBI departments and field teams.

They are supported by logistics assets including open lorries, four-wheel-drive vehicles, backhoes, and bulldozers.

The MBI Enforcement and Safety Department is focusing on road closures and control of disaster areas.

The Public Health and City Services Department is collecting flood debris and damaged items in phases.

Meanwhile, the Civil Engineering Department and depot teams are handling the clearance of road obstructions and follow-up works.

The Parks and Landscape Department has deployed a main team and two smaller teams to remove large trees, branches and debris, including at night.

Ng said the affected locations include Jalan Perpaduan and the Sungai Rokam area.

Other impacted sites are Jalan Istana near the SUK building and Villa Perpaduan behind Petron Bercham Raya.

Further affected areas include Laluan Niaga Simee 1, Lebuh Sungai Senam, and several other locations.

These additional locations are Pakatan Jaya, Taman Bintang, Gerbang Meru Indah, Jalan Simee 5, and Jalan Dato’ Haji Megat Khas.

The list also includes UK Raya, Stadium Perak, and Taman Star.

“Disaster management is coordinated by the Land and District Office through the District Disaster Management Committee,” Ng said.

MBI acts as a committee member and carries out its responsibilities as a local authority.

The operation also involves collaboration with multiple other agencies.

These include the Fire and Rescue Department, Civil Defence Force, Department of Irrigation and Drainage, and the Public Works Department.

Ng said the state government will continue to monitor the situation closely.

It will ensure all aid and follow-up measures are implemented promptly and effectively for the public’s benefit.

 The Sun Malaysia