The number of flood victims in Kampar increased to 1,225 this afternoon from 1,145 this morning.

A Flood Operations Room spokesperson said 338 of them were taking refuge at SMK Kampar and the Pulau Bergading Hall while the rest were temporarily staying with relatives and friends.

Among villages affected are Kampung Melayu, Kampung Baru, Kampung Pasir, Kampung Nyior, Jeram, Kampung Mesah, Kuala Dipang, Changkat Jering and Kampung Batu 20.

A heavy downpour on Wednesday caused Sungai Kampar to overflow and flooded the low-lying villages.

The situation in the flood-stricken villages hardly improved due to heavy rain this afternoon.

Meanwhile, a relief centre at the Sungai Segar Community Hall which catered to 39 victims from Ijok, Selama was closed this morning and its victims sent home.

- Bernama