More evacuees in Kelantan and T’ganu

Housebound: A group of boys looking out at the floodwaters from their home in Kampung Siput Meranti, Pasir Mas.

KOTA BARU: The number of flood evacuees in Kelantan and Tereng­ganu has risen with the flood situation in the two states growing more acute.

As of 1pm yesterday, the number reached 8,574, up from 6,961 at 8am, according to the Social Welfare Department’s infobanjir application.