\u201cThe National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) only coordinates\u2026 if it is considered a weakness in coordination, I do not defend anyone in this situation. For me everyone must be held accountable,\u201d<\/em> he told reporters after visiting flood victims at Dewan Besar D\u2019Sury in Jelebu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He said it was found during a meeting with Menteri Besar this morning that flood preparedness in states like Terengganu, Kelantan, and Pahang was in order as such events were a normal phenomenon, especially during this time of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, he said the floods in Selangor had been unexpected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIn Selangor, there is a problem\u2026 we are transparent about this and I do not want to cover for anyone.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIn other states (like) on the east coast, floods have become like an annual event, so all the preparations have been made, just waiting to open the PPS (relief centre), which have been identified and are already there.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cEvery year, the flood evacuees will move to the same place,\u201d<\/em> he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He said there are rules for opening a 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