IPOH: The number of evacuees at the temporary relief centre at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Matang affected by storms in several areas around the Larut, Matang and Selama (LMS) district has risen to 55 people from 20 families as of 4pm on Thursday (Oct 15).
The Perak disaster management committee said that the number was a slight increase from 47 victims from 19 families recorded in the morning.
"The affected areas include Kampung Changkat Baru Matang, Kampung Teluk Kertam, Kampung Melawati and Kampung Hujung Matang," the secretariat said in a statement.
Meanwhile, the Malaysian Meteorological Department has forecast rain in the districts of Hulu Perak, Kuala Kangsar, Kinta, Kampar, Batang Padang and Muallim on Thursday.
On Wednesday, more than 35 houses reportedly affected by storms in several areas around the LMS district. Preliminary investigations found that the incident was caused by heavy rain accompanied by strong winds and lasted for about an hour.
The severe weather also reportedly caused the roofs of several residents' houses to be blown off, as well as trees to fall in several villages around Mukim Matang. - Bernama
