PETALING JAYA: Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad has issued a letter of demand (LOD) to Bersatu member Badrul Hisham Shaharin (Chegubard) over his statement on flood mitigation projects.
Amit Shah sanctioned an immediate release of Rs. 450 crore from the State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF) and approved a Rs. 561 crore flood mitigation project for Chennai.
The city of Conway, SC, utilizing Federal Emergency Management Agency funding, bought the flood-prone properties, tore down the homes and laid plans for an innovative flood mitigation project — a man-made Carolina Bay. The work got started with a dedication ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 15.
The project entails Rs 32.42 crore for strengthening Ambazari lake and Rs 234.21 crore for the repair and restructuring of rivers, nullahs, roads and bridges that were damaged during the flash floods.