BETONG: Deputy Chief Minister, Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas has asked the Betong Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID), Betong District Council and Betong Public Works Department to prepare flood prevention action plans and present them to the government before the end of the year to facilitate acquisition funds.
Uggah, who is also the Chairman of the State Disaster Management Committee, revealed this after visiting several low-lying areas in Betong Division which were affected by the rising water level here yesterday.
Uggah said many actions needed to be taken to prevent flooding and they included clearing the the existing drainage systems.
He urged those who lived in the low-lying areas to watch out for the high tides and continuous rain.
