The number of flood victims in Terengganu has risen to 10,734 compared with 4,352 at 9pm last night.

The relief centres have been increased to 124 from 77 to shelter 3,161 families.

The Social Welfare Department through its 'Infobanjir' application, stated that Besut district recorded the highest number of victims with 4,152 (1,147 families) now staying at 51 evacuation centres, compared with 1,476 (361 families) at 23 centres last night.

Hulu Terengganu district also sees an increase in flood victims, with 3,610 (1,109 families) staying at 34 evacuation centres compared with 1,845 (576 families) at 24 centres last night.

The department said the number of victims in three districts had also increased - Kemaman (894), Setiu (1,597) and Dungun (451).

However, the number of flood victims in Marang remained at 30 (10 families), who are sheltered at Sekolah Kebangsaan Pasir Putih.

Meanwhile, the Drainage and Irrigation Department in its website, publicinfobanjir.water.gov.my, reported that the water level in six rivers in four districts had exceeded the danger level.

Sungai Besut recorded a rise in two locations, Kampung La (22.22 metres) exceeding the danger level of 21.80m and Jambatan Jerteh (9.78m) above the danger level of 8.90m.

Two rivers in Setiu also recorded a rise - Sungai Chalok in Jambatan Chalok (8.52m) exceeding the danger level of 8.40m and Sungai Nerus in Kampung Langkap (23.38m), above the danger level of 21.50m.

Two other rivers at Hulu Terengganu - Sungai Telemong in Kuala Ping recorded 21.50m exceeding the danger level of 20.00m and Sungai Berang in Kampung Menerong (24.61m), above the danger level of 24.50m.

In Dungun, Sungai Dungun also recorded a rise at two locations - Kuala Jengai (22.83m) exceeding the danger level of 21.00m and Jambatan Jerangau (12.91m), above the danger level of 12.50m.

Pasir Mas highest number of flood victims

Meanwhile in Kota Baru, Kelantan recorded an increase in the number of flood victims, to 8,640 (2,808 families) as of 8am, from 6,110 (1,950 families) at 9pm last night.

Malaysia Civil Defence Force Kelantan director Zainuddin Hussin said when contacted today that Pasir Mas had the highest number of flood victims with 4,545 (1,790 families) currently sheltered at 27 evacuation centres.

Another 1,451 people (350 families) are staying at 11 evacuation centres in Kuala Krai; 926 (235 families) at 11 centres in Machang; 682 (170 families) at six centres in Kota Baru; and 638 (156 families) at 17 centres in Tanah Merah.

One hundred and seven victims (27 families) are staying at an evacuation centre in Bachok; 217 (58 families) at four other centres in Pasir Puteh; 45 (11 families) at another centre in Tumpat and 29 (11 families) at a centre in Jeli.

Meanwhile, the water level in Kelantan's two main rivers has dropped but was still at 'danger level' as of 8am today, according to state government website.

Sungai Kelantan recorded a reading at Jambatan Guillemard, Tanah Merah, of 17.65m compared to 17.96m (above the 16m danger level), last night, and Sungai Golok in Rantau Panjang recorded a reading of 10.39m compared to 10.45m (above the danger level of 9m), earlier.

The Sungai Kelantan water level in Tangga Krai, Kuala Krai has dropped to 22.84m from 23.79m (danger level, 25m).

The water level in Sungai Lebir at Tualang, Gua Musang receded to 29.67m from 31.99m (danger level, 35m), while that in Sungai Galas at Dabong, Kuala Krai receded to 32.26m from 33.73m (danger level, 38m).

- Bernama