KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 – The number of flood victims in Perak has increased, while the situation in Selangor continues to improve.
A total of 654 flood victims remained at temporary relief centres (PPS) across both states as of Monday morning.
In Perak, the Hilir Perak district recorded a rise in evacuees. The number increased to 439 people from 130 families, compared with 414 people from 123 families on Sunday evening.
Perak Records More Flood Evacuees
The State Disaster Management Committee (JPBN) Secretariat reported that two relief centres in Hilir Perak were sheltering the evacuees.
The Teluk Intan Municipal Council (MPTI) Rest House Hall housed 277 people from 84 families. Another 136 people from 39 families stayed at the MPTI Langkap Hall.
Meanwhile, 26 people from seven families remained at the Manjung Community Hall. They were affected by storms in several areas, including Pekan Beruas, Taman Beruas, Taman Desa and nearby residential communities.
The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) also forecast rain and thunderstorms across all districts in Perak on Monday afternoon and evening.
In addition, two rivers had recorded water levels above the danger mark. Sungai Kinta in Tanjung Tualang reached 13.78 metres, while Sungai Bidor in Changkat Jong recorded 3.53 metres.
These conditions highlight the need for residents in flood-prone areas to remain alert.
Selangor Records Fewer Victims
In contrast, Selangor continued to see an improvement in its flood situation.
The number of evacuees at relief centres dropped to 215 people from 55 families as of 8 am on Monday. On Sunday, the state recorded 507 people from 143 families.
According to the Social Welfare Department’s (JKM) InfoBencana portal, two relief centres remained open in Kuala Selangor.
Sekolah Kebangsaan Parit Mahang housed 100 people from 23 families. Meanwhile, Sekolah Kebangsaan Jaya Setia sheltered 68 people from 20 families.
Another centre, Sekolah Kebangsaan Dato’ Maharaja Lela, remained activated but had no occupants.
In Shah Alam, 47 people from 11 families stayed at the Dewan Siantan Kampung Melayu Subang relief centre in Section U6.
Flood Warnings Issued for Other States
Meanwhile, the National Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (PRABN), under the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (JPS), issued flood warnings for several districts in other states.
In Kelantan, nine districts could face flooding. They include Kota Bharu, Tumpat, Bachok, Machang, Pasir Mas, Pasir Puteh, Tanah Merah, Kuala Krai and Jeli.
PRABN also warned that parts of Pahang, particularly low-lying and high-risk areas, could experience flooding until Wednesday.
The affected districts include Kuantan, Pekan and Rompin.
In Terengganu, the warning covers six districts: Setiu, Kuala Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, Besut, Hulu Terengganu and Marang.
Residents in these areas should follow official weather updates and local authority instructions. They should also prepare for possible evacuation if water levels rise.
Although Selangor has recorded fewer evacuees, the rising numbers in Perak and warnings elsewhere show that the flood situation remains a concern.
Source : BERNAMA | Rewritten By Minutesmy
