Number of flood victims continue to rise in Johor

Army personnel manning the main bridge at Kota Tinggi, which has been closed off to the public due to the floods in the district. (Photo by THOMAS YONG/The Star)

JOHOR BARU: The number of flood evacuees in Johor have continued to increase to over 26,000.

According to the state disaster management committee, a total 26,633 victims have been recorded as of 12pm on Thursday (March 2) compared to 25,213 at 8am.