ALOR SETAR: An elderly woman was among five individuals rescued by the Fire and Rescue Department after they were trapped in their home during a flash flood in Kampung Machang Kudung, Pokok Sena, near here on Friday (Oct 3).
The department’s operations centre said it received a distress call at 6.38pm and a team from the Pokok Sena station arrived at the scene within 15mins.
"Heavy rain triggered flash floods, trapping five victims inside a house. The group comprised an elderly woman, three men and a teenage girl, aged between 18 and 72,” the statement said.
All victims were safely evacuated to a nearby house and subsequent monitoring showed that water levels had begun to recede.
Meanwhile, Kubang Pasu Civil Defence Officer Captain (PA) Mohd Adenin Suhaimi said 29 houses in the Naga and Malau subdistricts were affected by flooding following continuous rainfall since 2pm.
"The affected areas include Kampung Muhibbah, Kampung Paya Tok Teh, Kampung Tengah Malau and Kampung Kemunting Baru. The number of victims is still being verified and no temporary relief centres (PPS) have been opened so far,” he said.
He added that while water levels in most areas were declining, Kampung Paya Tok Teh continued to experience rising levels. Residents would be advised to evacuate if conditions worsen.- Bernama
