PETALING JAYA, Jan 5 — With schools reopening in a week and most schools being used as an evacuation centre in flood stricken states, alternative shelter options are being decided to accommodate those with no homes.

Kelantan Flood Disaster Committee member Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajid Dusuki said the committee was discussing building transit houses for those who lost their homes during the floods.

“So far, 1,700 houses are completely damaged, and the people do not have a roof over their heads anymore” he said.

“These families are still being housed at evacuation centres but the committee is still in the midst of coming out with the best solution before schools reopen on Jan 11.”

He said the decision to build transit homes is being mooted to ensure that life could go on without interrupting the new school term. 

“It is important to make sure that the schools used as evacuation centres can operate normally in a week’s time,” he said.

Dr Asyraf said several other options were being considered including a suggestion from the Defence Ministry to locate flood victims at the National Service camps.

“Another idea is to provide the people with tents and locate them in an area where we can ensure electricity, water supply and toilet access,” he said.