Floods: Number of victims rises to 156, one shelter opens in Selama


IPOH: The number of flood victims in Perak swelled when 156 victims from 45 families were placed in three temporary relief centres (PPS) in Kerian, Hilir Perak as well as the latest one in Selama.

The Perak State Disaster Management Committee said the PPS at Dewan Orang Ramai Kampung Sungai Star, opened at 8pm on Sunday (Oct 29) night to accommodate 30 victims from 11 families after their homes were inundated.

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