Total flood victims soar this morning, highest in Kelantan

KUALA LUMPUR: The continuous rain has caused the number of flood victims in several states to increase sharply, with the highest number in Kelantan, with 59,232 people evacuated to 221 temporary relief centres as of this morning, compared to 50,947 people in 207 relief centres last night.

The Social Welfare Department's Disaster Info Portal reported that Pasir Mas district still recorded the highest number of victims, at 22,156 people in 53 relief centres, followed by Tumpat (8,434 victims, 17 relief centres); Kota Baru (5,944 victims, 31 relief centres); Kuala Krai (5,253 victims, 39 relief centres); Tanah Merah (4,366 victims, 26 relief centres) and Bachok (2,844 victims, eight relief centres).