Flash floods in Mersing and Segamat, villagers moved to relief centres

Jalan Kota Tinggi-Mersing in Johor was cut off due to rising flood water.

JOHOR BARU: Residents from five villages in Mersing and Segamat have been shifted to temporary flood relief centres following flash floods in the area.

Johor Security Council acting secretary Azura Mohd Kifli said that several relief centres have been opened for villagers from Kampung Air Tawar, Tenglu Besar, Kampung Semaloi, Kampung Air Papan in Mersing and Kampung Sungai Gatom in Labis, Segamat.

“The water levels along Sungai Muar have also exceeded the danger levels and is currently at 8.86metres,” she said when contacted.

Azura added that the villagers from the effected areas were being relocated in stages to the nearest relief centres for their own safety.

“We are also keeping close tabs on areas in Johor Baru, Batu Pahat and Kluang and urge residents there to be prepared for floods,” she said.

She also added that the Mersing – Kota Tinggi road has been temporarily closed off to small vehicles due to floods.