Kuala Nerus – Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) has activated its disaster operations room to provide latest updates on floods and assistance to students and staff on campus and at nearby areas.

UMT Vice Chancellor Prof. Dato’ Dr Mazlan Abd Ghaffar said Office of Student Affairs and Alumni (HEPA) and Security Office will be manning the operations room that also provides a 24-hour hotline.

He said a few locations around campus where students are renting houses have been flooded. These areas are Kampung (Kg) Tok Jembal, Kg. Gong Pak Jin, Kg. Pak Tuyu, and Kg. Jati.

“In addition, several locations on campus have been flooded, which prompted UMT’s security division to create a detour to facilitate staff movement in and out of the university,” he said.

He added UMT is concerned with the safety and welfare on its staff in this type of situation.

UMT has also set up a temporary flood evacuation centre at its Sports Centre Hall for students to stay if needed.

“Looking at the rain that is still occurring in Terengganu, UMT community is advised to always be on alert and prepared to face any possibilities.

“Ensure the safety of oneself and adhere to the advice given by the authority to avoid undesirable consequences,” he said.

Prof. Mazlan advised students and staff who need information and assistance to contact the flood operations room at 09-6685059/4118.

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