Volunteers Needed For Flood Relief Work in Johor
Johor had been hit by flood again. The second wave of non-stopped rain had brought much more damages to many more cities in Johor. Up to today, it had been reported that more than 100,000 victims had been evacuated from their homes for safety.
500mm and 700mm of rain fell in Johor within four days in December, equivalent to the total amount of rainfall for the state for two-and-a-half months to three months.
While other states are also affected by flood, Johor is the worst hit. Kota Tinggi evacuation centers had even reported that it cannot take any more victims. The situation in Kota Tinggi was critical as the water at some parts reached the first storey of buildings and roads leading to the area was cut off by flood waters. There are also shortages of volunteers to help with the relief works. Please help in anyway you can by registering as volunteers. The contact numbers are as provided here.
We are also looking form more donations and funds to lessen the burden of the victims, majority of them have suffered twice in less than two months. Please donate generously to NST’s Flood Victim Assistance Fund. Donations via cheque, bank draft or postal order made out to The New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd can be sent to: The New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd, c/o Finance Department, 5th Floor, Balai Berita, 31, Jalan Riong, 59100 Kuala Lumpur (Attention: Aidah Nordin).
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[tags]Flood, Johor, Flood Relief Work volunteers, NST Flood Victim Assistance Fund[/tags]
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