Flood victim numbers in Johor continue to decrease


JOHOR BARU: The number of flood victims in Johor continues to decrease, with 1,092 people now sheltered at 12 temporary relief centres (PPS).

The Johor Disaster Management Committee said that as of 8pm on Tuesday (January 14), 329 families are still seeking shelter in four flood-affected districts.

“Kluang still has the highest number of victims with 410 people, followed by Pontian with 354, Kota Tinggi with 275, and Johor Baru with 53.

“The majority of the operating PPS are in Pontian with five centres, Kota Tinggi and Kluang with three centres each, and one PPS in Johor Baru,” it said in a statement.

The PPS with the highest number of evacuees is SKJT Jalan Haji Manan in Kluang with 202 people, and SK Kampung Melayu Raya in Pontian with 159 people.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

100,000 Sabahans to receive Syukur cash aid
Sultan Ibrahim undergoes treatment for musculoskeletal pain
'We told him not to go': Teen recounts moments before his friends disappeared underwater
Sabah secures further stake in offshore exploration blocks
Conviction, death sentence imposed on six former UPNM students unsafe, says lawyer
Sabah’s petroleum refinery project to create nearly 5,000 jobs, says Chief Minister
Immigration officer at Tawau Airport slapped with 17 bribery charges
Alor Setar MP urges govt to crack down on 'Dark Side' accounts on social media
Working towards a stable power grid for Sabah: Southeast Asia’s largest energy storage system to start running by June
Foreigners not allowed to operate stalls at Negri Sembilan Ramadan bazaars

Others Also Read