Relief centre opened in Pontian, shelters 57 flash flood victims


JOHOR BAHRU: A total of 57 people from 21 families in the Pontian district have been relocated to a temporary relief centre following flash floods earlier on Sunday (Oct 19).

State Disaster Management Committee chairman Datuk Asman Shah Abd Rahman said the relief centre at Sekolah Kebangsaan Penerok, Tanjung Piai, was opened at 8pm.

He said the affected areas are Kampung Makam, Penerok, and Kampung Parit Bugis.

"Based on initial reports, heavy rain occurred this afternoon but has since stopped,” he said in a statement.

Asman Shah, who is also the State Secretary, said that the weather in the affected areas is currently clear. - Bernama

 

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