Floods claim 54 lives so far, two still unaccounted for

Fifty-four deaths due to floods have been recorded across the country so far, while two other victims are still unaccounted for, Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department director Hazani Ghazali said.

He said the state with the highest death toll is Selangor with 25, followed by Pahang (21), Kelantan (four), Sabah (three) and Negeri Sembilan (one).

A total of 13,322 flood victims were recorded nationwide as of noon.

“Seven states were hit by the floods and 172 temporary relief centres (PPS) are still fully operational,” he told a special press conference at Bukit Aman today.

On the floods in Segamat, Johor, Hazani said four villages in the district were cut off by floods but the situation was still under control.

“The four villages are Kampung Lubuk Lanjut, Kampung Batu 10, Kampung Budu and Kampung Spang Loi.

“The flood situation in Segamat is still under control. The relief mission is still ongoing using a helicopter to help the residents in the villages,” he added.

Earlier, Inspector-General of Police Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani instructed the department to coordinate the distribution of all forms of assistance to ensure the welfare of the residents remained intact.

It includes using a helicopter to send essential supplies to the residents in areas where roads were closed due to the floods.

- Bernama