Floods: Nearly 5,600 victims evacuated as of noon in Johor, five rivers at dangerous levels


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JOHOR BARU: The number of flood victims in the seven districts in Johor affected by flood seeking shelter at the temporary relief centres (PPS) is increasing.

State Health and Environment committee chairman R. Vidyananthan said there are 5,598 people from 1,156 families as at noon on Tuesday (Jan 4) compared with 5,479 people from 1,486 families as of 8am on Tuesday (Jan 4).

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