Almost 50,000 people evacuated as flood situation worsens


KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The flood situation in Pahang, Terengganu, Kelantan, Perak and Johor continued to worsen with close to 50,000 people having been evacuated to relief centres Friday (Jan 8) morning.

In PAHANG, the number of evacuees has risen to 27,073 from 7,278 families who were housed at 275 temporary relief centres in nine districts, with Temerloh recording a significant increase.

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