KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 – The number of flood victims staying at temporary relief centres in Selangor has increased, while Perak has recorded a slight decline in evacuee numbers.
As of 8 am Friday, Selangor had 1,248 flood victims from 338 families at seven relief centres. This compares with 1,144 victims from 318 families recorded on Thursday evening.
According to the Social Welfare Department’s InfoBencana portal, several relief centres in the state continue to accommodate displaced residents.
Seven Relief Centres Operating in Selangor
The largest number of evacuees was recorded at Sekolah Kebangsaan Dato’ Maharaja Lela, which housed 393 people.
Other centres included:
- Sekolah Rendah Agama Bukit Kuching: 281 victims
- Sekolah Kebangsaan Parit Mahang: 318 victims
- Sekolah Agama Batu 8 Ijok: 71 victims
- Kafa Integrasi Hidayah: 122 victims
- Dewan Komuniti Penyayang Tanjung Siam: 50 victims
- Dewan Orang Ramai Hulu Bernam: 13 victims
The figures show that flood displacement in Selangor has continued to affect several communities.
Perak Records Fewer Flood Victims
Meanwhile, the number of flood victims in Hilir Perak has decreased.
The district recorded 288 evacuees from 83 families as of Friday morning. This was down from 301 people from 87 families on Thursday evening.
The Teluk Intan Municipal Council Rest House accommodated 268 victims from 78 families. Another 20 people from five families remained at Dewan MPTI Langkap.
Rain Forecast Raises Further Concerns
Despite the lower number of evacuees, authorities continue to monitor weather and river conditions in Perak.
The Drainage and Irrigation Department reported that the water level at Sungai Kurau near the Bukit Merah Reservoir had reached the warning level, measuring 9.14 metres.
In addition, the Malaysian Meteorological Department forecast thunderstorms and rain in several districts during the afternoon and evening.
The affected areas include Larut, Matang and Selama, Kerian, Hulu Perak, Kuala Kangsar and Kinta.
Residents in flood-prone areas should remain alert and follow updates from the relevant authorities.
Source : BERNAMA | Rewritten By Minutesmy
