KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 – The number of flood victims in Selangor continues to rise, while Perak has recorded a decrease in evacuees.
Two additional temporary relief centres (PPS) have opened in Kuala Selangor to accommodate residents affected by the floods.
As of Thursday morning, both states recorded a combined total of 1,484 victims from 420 families. This represents an increase from 1,362 people from 383 families on Wednesday evening.
Selangor Flood Victims Reach 1,180
In Selangor, the number of evacuees in Kuala Selangor has increased to 1,180 people from 330 families.
Seven relief centres are currently operating in the district. The Social Welfare Department’s InfoBencana portal reported the opening of two additional centres.
The first centre, Kafa Integrasi Hidayah, now houses 81 flood victims. Meanwhile, Dewan Komuniti Penyayang Tanjung Siam accommodates another 38 people.
Sekolah Kebangsaan Dato’ Maharaja Lela records the highest number of evacuees, with 426 people.
Other centres include Sekolah Rendah Agama Bukit Kuching, which houses 287 victims, and SK Parit Mahang, with 259 people.
Sekolah Agama Batu 8 Ijok accommodates 77 victims. Another 12 people are staying at SK Jaya Setia.
Perak Records Fewer Flood Victims
Meanwhile, the flood situation in Hilir Perak has improved.
The district recorded 304 victims from 90 families as of 8 am on Thursday. This is lower than Wednesday evening’s figure of 330 people from 94 families.
Two relief centres remain open in the district.
The Teluk Intan Municipal Council (MPTI) Rest House Hall accommodates 255 victims from 75 families. The MPTI Langkap Hall houses another 49 people from 15 families.
Although the number of evacuees has fallen, authorities continue to monitor river conditions.
Two Rivers in Perak Reach Danger Level
The Department of Irrigation and Drainage (JPS) reported that two rivers in Perak have reached the danger level.
The Slim River in Slim River recorded a water level of 26.18 metres. The Kinta River in Tanjung Tualang also reached 14.01 metres.
In addition, two other rivers have reached the warning level.
The Kampar River at Kampung Baru Kuala Dipang recorded 22.26 metres. Meanwhile, the Kurau River near the Bukit Merah reservoir reached 9.08 metres.
These readings highlight the need for continued monitoring, even as the number of flood victims in Perak declines.
The latest figures show contrasting flood situations in the two states. Selangor faces a growing number of evacuees, while Perak continues to monitor several rivers that remain at elevated levels.
Source : BERNAMA | Rewritten By Minutesmy
