Flash floods send 59 to relief centre in Lipis


KUANTAN: A total of 59 people from 17 families were evacuated in Lipis due to flash floods caused by rain for over one hour early on Tuesday (Oct 14).

According to the InfoBencanaJKM application, a relief centre at Sekolah Kebangsaan Kechor Tui had been opened to house the evacuees from Kampung Kechor Tui and Felda Kechau 1.

Lipis Civil Defence Force officer Lt (PA) Ahmad Hafizy Che Daud said the floods were reported to have occurred at about 4am.

"As of 11.10am, floodwaters have yet to fully recede. The Social Welfare Department is still registering those affected," he said when contacted. - Bernama

 

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