Floods: Slight increase in number of victims at shelters in several states on Wednesday (Dec 22) morning


Residents of Taman Sri Muda wading through floodwaters with their personal belongings as they make their way to shelter and safety together with their loved ones. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: As floods in the country enter the sixth day on Wednesday (Dec 22), there is a slight increase in the number of victims at temporary relief centres (PPS) as compared to the day before.

The states which saw a rise in the number of evacuees at PPS were Pahang, Selangor, Negri Sembilan and Perak, with the number in Melaka remained unchanged while Kelantan continued to see a fall in the number of flood victims.

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