Floods: Almost 500 people evacuated in Selangor on Nov 17


KLANG: A total of 498 people have been relocated to 11 temporary relief shelters due to flash floods that hit areas in Selangor on Thursday (Nov 17), says Selangor Fire and Rescue Department director Norazam Khamis.

“Our flood operations cover an extensive area; 130 men were deployed with 20 boats and 19 fire engines. On seeing the extent of the floods, we decided to move the people to the 11 relief centres at various districts,” he said.

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