Floods: Number of evacuees drops in five states


KUALA LUMPUR: The number of flood victims in Johor, Selangor, Kelantan, Sarawak and Perak was reported to have decreased, while the flood situation in Pahang has improved as of 9pm Friday (Nov 18).

In JOHOR, the number of flash flood victims dropped to 283 people as at 8pm Friday compared to 289 people this morning, following the closure of a temporary relief centre (PPS) at Dewan Utama Kampung Ithnin Maarof, Kluang.

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