Flood victims dip in Kelantan, rise in five other states


KUALA LUMPUR: The flood situation nationwide on Thursday (Nov 27) morning shows no significant change compared to yesterday, with the number of victims in Kelantan slightly decreasing, while five other states - Perlis, Terengganu, Perak, Kedah and Selangor - continue to record increases.

In KELANTAN, the number of evacuees dropped slightly to 10,950 people from 4,111 families this morning, compared to 11,120 last night.

The State Disaster Management Secretariat said 66 temporary relief centres (PPS) have been opened following floods in nine districts in the state.

The district with the highest number of victims is Tumpat, with 4,427 evacuees from 1,721 families, followed by Bachok with 2,047 victims (731 families) and Kota Baru with 2,447 victims (936 families). 

According to Infopublic Banjir of the Drainage and Irrigation Department (JPS), Sungai Golok in Rantau Panjang and Sungai Galas in Limau Kasturi, Gua Musang, have exceeded the danger level, while Sungai Kusial in Kusial Baru, Tanah Merah, is at alert level and Sungai Kelantan in Kuala Krai has exceeded the warning level. - Bernama

 

 

 

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