JOHOR BARU: The number of flood victims in Johor has risen to 3,778 on Sunday (Jan 12) evening, an increase of about 300 people from earlier in the morning.
The Johor Disaster Management Committee said the total number of flood victims in the state stood at 3,778 as of 6pm on Sunday (Jan 12), up from 3,449 at 8am.
"As of 6pm, there are 3,778 people from 1,090 families seeking shelter in the five affected districts.
"One more flood relief centre has also been opened, bringing the total number of active centres to 37 state-wide," the committee said in a statement on Sunday.
At press time, Kota Tinggi has the highest number of flood victims, with 1,174 people from 361 families.
This is followed by Johor Baru with 783 evacuees, Kulai (735), Pontian (567) and Kluang (529).
