Two more flood relief centres opened in Kedah


Playground activity: Children playing in floodwaters after the high tide phenomenon inundated their neighbourhood in Alor Setar. The public has been advised to take precautions and stay updated on weather reports. — Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: Two more temporary flood relief centres (PPS) have been opened in Kedah, bringing the total number of operational PPS to 12 as of yesterday, sheltering 840 people from 227 families.

Kedah Civil Defence Force Disaster Management Committee Secretariat chief Mejar (PA) Mohd Muaz Mohd Yusof said the two new PPS in Sik district were SK Sik which houses two victims from one family and SK Chepir with five victims from one family.

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