Perak floods: 245 evacuees now in relief centres

IPOH: The number of flood evacuees in Hilir Perak and Kerian districts has increased to 245 people from 77 families currently placed in three temporary relief centres (PPS) compared with 182 people from 59 families reported on Tuesday (Oct 24).

The State Disaster Management Committee Secretariat said on Wednesday (Oct 25) that in Hilir Perak district a total of 185 people, from 59 families, are housed at Padang Tembak multipurpose hall, involving residents from Lorong Kedah, Lorong Belakang Klinik, Batu 9 Simpang Tiga, Batu 7, Batu 9, Batu 10 and Lorong Sidang Osman.