Floods: Number of evacuees continues to drop as situation improves in five states


KUALA LUMPUR: The flood situation continued to improve in several states on Saturday (Dec 25) evening, with more flood evacuees returning home and the closure of several relief centres.

According to the Social Welfare Department’s InfoBencana app, 40,738 evacuees from 11,882 families are still housed in 257 relief centres in five states as of 6pm compared to 43,289 evacuees six hours earlier.

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

Spat breaks out in Dewan Rakyat over Hamzah’s reappointment as Opposition Leader
Negri polls: PAS not ruling out contesting in traditional DAP seats
M’sia and Bangladesh agree to fast-track FTA talks
Five rescued after fishing boat capsizes off Sandakan
Man arrested for allegedly sexually abusing daughter since age six
Economy remains resilient amid Middle East crisis, Dewan Rakyat told
M'sia and Bangladesh to resolve Rohingya issue together, including engaging Myanmar
King grants royal assent to eight Bills
Speaker confirms Hamzah's return as opposition leader
One culture astride the border

Others Also Read