Floods: Number of evacuees rises to 927 in Negri Sembilan


SEREMBAN: The number of flood victims in Negri Sembilan has continued to increase with 927 people from 255 families relocated to 12 temporary relief centres as of noon Thursday (March 2).

The state Civil Defence Force in a statement said Tampin was the worst hit district with 705 victims housed at six relief centres.

These were Sekolah Agama Rakyat Jelai 4, SK Gedok, SK Sg Kelamah, Pasir Besar community hall, SK Londah and Dewan Besar Gemas.

SK Sg Kelamah alone has 540 victims.

Four centres have been set up in Jempol which currently housed 160 people.

The centres were SK Palong 1, SK Palong 7, SK Rompin and SJK(T) Ladang Sialang.

Two relief centres were also opened in Kuala Pilah, providing shelter to 62 evacuees.

The two centres were at Desa Dangi hall and SK Pilah.

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