Almost 4k people displaced by floods in Johor


JOHOR BARU: Johor has recorded almost 4,000 victims currently seeking shelter at 53 temporary flood relief centres in seven of the state's flood-affected districts.

In a statement, the Johor Disaster Management committee said the most affected district was Mersing with 1,262 victims followed by Kota Tinggi with 1,071 victims and Kluang with 1,053 victims.

The rest are Segamat (342), Kulai (80), Muar (21), and Batu Pahat (6).

“There are two roads in Kota Tinggi that have been closed down due to the flood, namely Jalan Kampung Tunjuk Dalam near Ladang Bukit Kelompok and Ladang Bukit Payong, and Jalan Dalam Kampung Mawai Lama,” it said.

Meanwhile, Kota Tinggi OCPD Supt Ahsmon Bajah said that a bus has broken down while trying to cross a flooded road at Batu 18, Jalan Kota Tinggi-Mersing.

“There were no casualties reported on the incident,” he said.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Sabah MMA urges immediate deployment of peninsula doctors to Ranau, understaffed facilities in Sabah
Melaka polls: Incumbent Kelebang assemblyman faces historic four-way fight for re-election
App developers must be held accountable for misleading advice, says Fahmi
Waze ban: JPA confident of full compliance among civil servants
Over 20,000 turn out for Bella-Syed Saddiq 'Kenduri Rakyat' in KK
Media personnel may need health screening before accreditation approved, says Comms Minister
More than 5,000 attempt to illegally enter/exit Cambodia; 373 charged
Second Pink Haven home will help ease burden of out-of-town cancer patients, says Hajiji
Media layoffs should be last resort, says Fahmi
No resting on fleeting rain in Indonesia: Comment

Air Pollutant Index

Note: API is calculated based on 24hr running average of the most dominant parameter.

Highest API Readings

    Select State and Location to view the latest API reading

    Others Also Read