Heavy rain in Klang causes floods, 159 victims moved to evacuation centres


KLANG: Continuous rain in Meru and Kapar from last night (Nov 28) has resulted in massive floods, with overflowing drains inundating homes and leading to 159 victims from 39 families being moved to two evacuation centres, SK Binjai and Bukit Kapar Community Centre.

Selangor’s permanent committee chairman for disaster management, Mohd Najwan Halimi, said two evacuation centres were opened, with 21 flood victims from five families housed at the Bukit Kapar Community Centre, while the SK Binjai centre accommodated 138 victims from 34 affected families.

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