Kuala lumpur: Perakians have been reminded to remain vigilant and adhere to directives issued by the authorities, as the state braces for the second wave of the Northeast Monsoon, expected to persist until March next year.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad stated that such directives are not issued arbitrarily but are based on thorough risk assessments conducted by the relevant departments and agencies. He emphasized the importance of not taking the current situation lightly, as unpredictable weather patterns have led to flooding in areas previously unaffected.

Saarani Mohamad urged the public to follow instructions issued by authorities to ensure that operations can be conducted in an orderly manner and to allow rescue teams the necessary time and space for swift responses. He shared these remarks after attending the Perak Government Meets the Clients Day Series 8/2025 at the Indera Mulia Stadium.

Yesterday, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi mentioned that the second wave of flooding is expected within the next two weeks, with Pahang and Johor among the states likely to be affected. The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has also forecast similar conditions in Sabah and Sarawak, with potential flooding anticipated from the end of December through to March next year.

Meanwhile, State Secretary Datuk Ahmad Suaidi Abdul Rahim noted that the State Disaster Control Centre, operational since the first wave of floods last month, will continue to coordinate all departments and agencies involved in disaster management. Ahmad Suaidi, who chairs the State Disaster Management Committee (JPBN), indicated that the centre is the main platform for mobilising rescue assets, including personnel, vehicles, safety equipment, and other necessary resources.

For this flood season, 5,676 security personnel, 384 four-wheel drive vehicles, 97 ambulances, 251 heavy vehicles, 251 rescue boats, 1,500 life jackets, and 4,400 tents have been deployed for use at temporary evacuation centres (PPS). The control centre, which coordinated all assets during the first wave of floods, will remain the primary hub for mobilising rescue operations for affected victims.