Flood woes in Johor

Villagers moving an altar to higher grounds in Segamat on Jan 24, 2017.

KOTA TINGGI: Continuous rain over three days in Johor, from Sunday to Tuesday, has led to the evacuation of nearly 9,487 flood victims, involving 2,755 families to 77 relief centres statewide.

Johor Health and Environment Committee chairman Datuk Ayub Rahmat said the worst hit was Segamat, with 7,113 victims housed in 53 flood relief centres followed by Kota Tinggi, with 986 victims in five centres.