Perak floods worsen, over 2k people evacuated to relief centres

The flood situation in Perak has worsened, with 2,171 people from 759 families evacuated to 22 temporary relief centres as of 8am today.

The State Disaster Management Committee Secretariat said that 19 centres have been opened in Larut Matang Selama, which houses 1,784 people, and three in Manjung, which shelter 387 residents.

The relief centres in Larut Matang Selama included Dewan Perdana Trong, Dewan Orang Ramai Sungai Baru, Trong, Masjid Al-Wusta Batu 8, SK Simpang and SK Batu Hampar; while the three in Manjung involved SK Sungai Batu, SK Beruas, and Sekolah Agama Raktar Padang Serai.

Heavy rain since yesterday morning caused water to rise in several areas in the two districts, with rescue operations and assistance being provided by the Civil Defence Force, the Fire and Rescue Department, the police, and the Social Welfare Department.

Meanwhile, the Malaysian Meteorological Department this morning forecast rain and thunderstorms to hit the districts of Larut Matang Selama, Kerian, Manjung, Perak Tengah, Bagan Datuk and Hilir Perak.

Three rivers - Kolam Bukit Merah, Sungai Kampar, and Sungai Slim - are at danger level.

- Bernama

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