KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 – More than 1,400 people have sought shelter at temporary relief centres in Selangor and Perak as flooding and bad weather continue to affect several areas.
A total of 1,404 people from 374 families were staying at relief centres as of 9 am today. This represents an increase from 1,269 victims recorded the previous day.
Selangor Records More Than 1,200 Flood Victims
Selangor recorded the highest number of flood victims, with 1,206 people from 316 families staying at nine temporary relief centres.
Kuala Selangor remains the most affected district, with five relief centres providing shelter to residents.
The largest centre, Sekolah Kebangsaan Desa Aman, houses 623 victims from 150 families.
Other centres in Kuala Selangor include:
- SK Parit Mahang – 62 victims
- SK Dato’ Maharaja Lela – 148 victims
- SK Jaya Setia – 77 victims
- Sekolah Agama Batu Lapan Ijok – 67 victims
Meanwhile, Shah Alam has three relief centres accommodating residents affected by the floods.
These centres are SK Merbau Sempak, Dewan Siantan in Kampung Melayu Subang and Dewan Kenanga at the Petaling District and Land Office in Section U5.
In Klang, 76 people from 18 families are taking shelter at Dewan Masjid Al-Taqwa in Bukit Kapar.
Perak Flood and Storm Victims Increase
Perak also recorded a significant rise in the number of people affected by floods and storms.
The state reported 198 victims from 58 families on Saturday morning, compared with 109 people from 28 families the previous night.
The affected districts include Hilir Perak and Manjung.
Following the increase, authorities opened another temporary relief centre at Dewan Rumah Rehat Majlis Perbandaran Teluk Intan at 10 pm on Friday.
At Dewan MPTI Langkap, 137 people from 40 families are currently seeking shelter. Another 35 victims from 11 families are staying at Dewan Rumah Rehat MPTI.
These residents come from several villages in Changkat Jong and along Jalan Bidor.
Meanwhile, 26 people from seven families remain at Dewan Komuniti Manjung after storms affected their homes.
Thunderstorms Expected in Several Perak Districts
The Malaysian Meteorological Department has forecast thunderstorms across almost all districts in Perak this afternoon.
However, Manjung and Bagan Datuk are excluded from the forecast.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation as more residents seek shelter at relief centres.
Residents in affected areas should follow official weather updates and safety instructions. Those living in flood-prone locations should also prepare for possible changes in weather conditions.
Source : BERNAMA | Rewritten By Minutesmy
