KUALA LUMPUR: Perlis and Pahang have almost fully recovered from the recent wave of floods, while the number of evacuees at temporary relief centres in Perak and Selangor continued to decline on Thursday (Dec 4) morning.
In PERAK, the number of victims at 18 relief centres across five districts dropped to 2,690 people from 783 families, compared with 2,763 people (785 families) the night before.
According to data from the state disaster management committee secretariat, Hilir Perak still has the highest number of victims (1,385), followed by Bagan Datuk (650), Manjung (413), Perak Tengah (229), and Larut, Matang and Selama (13).
Meanwhile, the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has forecast storms and rain in the districts of Kampar, Muallim and Batang Padang this afternoon and evening, while several other districts including Kerian, Manjung, Perak Tengah, Hilir Perak and Kinta are expected to experience storms in the afternoon.
In SELANGOR, the number of evacuees decreased to 699 people (215 families) this morning, compared with 712 people (220 families) last night.
According to the Social Welfare Department’s InfoBencana website, the number of relief centres still operating has also dropped to seven from eight previously, involving the districts of Kuala Selangor and Sabak Bernam.
The flood situation in PERLIS continues to improve, with the number of evacuees reduced to 207 as of 8am Thursday, compared with 256 last night.
According to the state disaster management committee secretariat, all evacuees remain housed at two locations in the Padang Besar and Arau areas.
In PAHANG, the number of evacuees in Kuantan and Maran remains at 28 people (six families) at two relief centres, unchanged from the previous night.
InfoBencana reported that 21 evacuees (five families) are sheltering at the Kampung Baru Pertanian community hall in Maran, while seven members of a family are housed at the Sekolah Menengah Pendidikan Khas Vokasional in Kuantan.
Water levels at all major river stations monitored by the Irrigation and Drainage Department in the state remain below the danger level. – Bernama
