Flood Disaster Kuala Nerang, Kedah Malaysia Dr Suzyrman Sibly Centre for Global Sustainability Studies Universiti Sains Malaysia
Where is Kedah?
Background Severe flood in Padang Terap District, Kedah 2000, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 Number of flood victims 1,500 (Estimated data from District office) Padang Terap - Remote and Isolated area Flood Management - addresses flood only during flood event Cost of flood - RM7 million (USD1.8 mil) for Padang Terap District, RM17 million for Kedah (USD4.4 mil)
Background 11 sub districts affected Flood duration 3 - 6 days. Average depth of flood water is 4 feet deep Average losses increasing (estimated data from district office) 2000 - RM1100 per household 2005 - RM1500 per household 2010 - RM2400 per household
Flood Area
Causes of Flood Changes in rain patterns - Continuous rain Geographical factors - Low lying areas Uncontrolled development - Reduced rain water catchment, river becoming shallower
Flood in Kedah
Focus Group Discussions
Survey
Survey
Assistance
Capacity Building
Boat training
Findings & Recommendations Urgent needs: Rescue boats + Engine Tents, cooking utensils, electricity generators for emergency flood relief centres, electric water jet spray Floodkits Intermediate needs: Manpower needs to be built up through capacity building & training Flood disaster management Rescue boat handling Long term needs Flood disaster awareness campaign in schools Disaster adaptation