Slightly more flood evacuees in S’gor, Kedah, Perak

The number of flood victims in Selangor, Kedah, and Perak recorded a slight increase this morning compared to last night, as several new temporary relief centres opened in the three states.

In Selangor, the number of flood victims in three centres operating in three districts, namely Shah Alam, Gombak, and Kuala Selangor, increased to 1,195 people, involving 286 families this morning, compared to 1,178 last night.

According to the Social Welfare Department’s InfoBecana portal, the relief centres are located at the Selayang Municipal Council Seri Kundang Hall, Kampung Melayu Sri Kundang Community Hall, Kampung Gombak Community Hall, Kuang, Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Desa Aman, Dewan Kenanga of the Petaling District and Land Office, Shah Alam City Council Bunga Matahari Hall, and SK Ijok.

In Kedah, the number of evacuees increased to 248 people (80 families) as of 8am today, with a new shelter opened in the Baling district.

According to the Drainage and Irrigation Department’s Infobanjir data, several rivers in Kedah have exceeded the warning level, but none recorded the warning level.

Malaysian Civil Defence Force deputy director (Kedah) Mohd Suhaimi Mohd Zain said the latest relief centre opened was at Dewan Batu 48, bringing to a total of eight centres operating in the district, namely SK Siong, SK Seri Bayu, SK Tanjung Pari, Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Parit Panjang, Dewan Kampung Banggol Deram, Surau Kampung Lahar, and Surau Albarakah Tembak B.

In Perak, the number of flood victims also recorded an increase, with a total of 121 people (36 families) at three centres in Taiping and Kerian districts, from 106 victims (30 families) last night.

The latest centre was opened at SK Matang in Taiping.

- Bernama

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