KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 – The number of flood victims staying at temporary relief centres in Perak has increased, while Selangor recorded a drop in evacuees.
As of 8 am on Sunday, 763 people from 216 families remained at seven relief centres across Selangor.
The centres operate in Kuala Selangor, Shah Alam and Klang, according to the Social Welfare Department’s InfoBencana portal.
Selangor Records Fewer Evacuees
Kuala Selangor recorded the highest number of evacuees, with four relief centres sheltering affected residents.
At SK Parit Mahang, 291 people from 81 families remained at the centre. Meanwhile, SK Dato’ Maharaja Lela housed 211 people from 65 families.
Two other centres also provided temporary shelter. Sekolah Agama Batu 8 Ijok accommodated 73 people, while SK Jaya Setia housed 71.
In Shah Alam, Dewan Siantan in Kampung Melayu Subang sheltered 47 people. Another 38 evacuees stayed at Dewan Kenanga, located at the Petaling District and Land Office.
Meanwhile, Dewan Masjid Al-Taqwa in Bukit Kapar, Klang, housed 32 people from eight families.
Perak Sees Flood Victim Numbers Increase
In Perak, the State Disaster Management Committee reported a rise in the number of flood victims.
A total of 138 people sought shelter at the Dewan Majlis Perbandaran Teluk Intan (MPTI) Langkap relief centre in Hilir Perak.
The number of evacuees at the Dewan Rumah Rehat MPTI relief centre also increased to 251 people from 75 families.
Separately, 26 people from seven families continued to seek shelter at Dewan Komuniti Manjung following a storm.
The affected residents came from several areas, including Pekan Beruas, Taman Beruas, Taman Desa and Kampung Dendang.
Rain and Thunderstorms Expected in Perak
The Malaysian Meteorological Department forecast rain and thunderstorms across all districts in Perak on Sunday afternoon and evening.
The forecast raises concerns about further weather-related disruptions in the state.
Residents should remain alert and follow updates from the relevant authorities, especially those living in flood-prone areas.
Source : BERNAMA | Rewritten By Minutesmy
