Floods: Over 30,000 victims housed in 228 relief centres across nine states as of noon


PETALING JAYA: More than 30,000 flood victims are taking shelter at 228 temporary relief centres (PPS) across nine states as of noon on Friday (Nov 28), according to the National Disaster Control Centre (NDCC).

The latest data shows 30,833 victims from 9,570 families are still displaced, although the overall national trend indicates a gradual decline in flood numbers.

Perlis remains the hardest-hit state with 7,578 evacuees, followed by Perak (5,463), Kelantan (5,151) and Terengganu (4,602).

Other affected states are Kedah, Selangor, Pahang, Negri Sembilan and Melaka.

NDCC also confirmed two cumulative flood-related deaths in Kelantan, one each in Tanah Merah and Gua Musang, recorded over the past week.

The Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) recorded several rivers, particularly in Kelantan, Terengganu and Johor, at alert or warning levels, with some stations showing rising readings.

At least over 100 roads in Perlis, Kedah, Kelantan, Perak, Terengganu, Selangor, Johor and Penang are affected due to flooding, landslides, road subsidence or damaged bridges.

Several major routes remain fully closed, including; FT68 Bentong Lama (Gombak) — landslide, open to one lane.

Jalan Kaki Bukit–Wang Kelian (Perlis) saw multiple landslide sections while Jalan Penghubung LPT–Bukit Payong (Marang) was fully closed due to floodwaters.

A number of dams nationwide, including Congok (Johor), Bekok (Johor), Linggiu (Johor), Malut (Kedah), Asahan (Melaka), Sultan Azlan Shah (Perak), Timah Tasoh (Perlis), Sungai Semenyih (Selangor) and several others are registering over 95% capacity.

Authorities are monitoring for potential controlled releases if heavy rainfall persists.

Earlier, MetMalaysia said that the Tropical Storm Senyar has weakened to a low-pressure weather system, according to MetMalaysia.

However, MetMalaysia warned that it still had the potential to cause heavy rain, strong winds and rough seas.

 

 

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