Only 1,675 people left in flood relief centres

 

Flood victims are being housed in Pasir Mas, Tumpat, Kuala Krai, Maran, Cameron Highlands and Segamat. (Bernama pic)

KUALA LUMPUR: The number of flood victims in three states has dropped to 1,675 people in 16 relief centres tonight, the National Disaster Management Agency said.

The number of evacuees in Kelantan continued to decrease to 1,587, housed in 12 relief centres in Pasir Mas, Tumpat and Kuala Krai.

In Pahang, 34 people are housed at relief centres in Maran, while 87 landslide victims in Cameron Highlands continue to seek shelter in a relief centre in the district.

The number of flood victims in Johor remains unchanged at 54 people in two relief centres in Segamat .

Four rivers are at dangerous levels: Sungai Pulai in Johor (4.41 metres); Sungai Golok in Kelantan (9.47m); Sungai Perak in Perak (111.9m); and Sungai Arau in Perlis (23.79m).

The report said 35 roads are closed due to floods, bridge damage, and landslides. - FMT