More flood victims seek shelter in Johor and Pahang

 

Kota Tinggi in Johor has the highest number of flood victims taking shelter at relief centres. (Bernama pic)

KUALA LUMPUR: The number of flood victims in Johor rose to 674 at 4pm today, an increase from the 338 victims taking shelter at relief centres this morning.

The National Disaster Management Agency said four districts in Johor are affected, namely Kluang (103 victims), Kota Tinggi (513), Kulai (38) and Segamat (20).

The flood situation in Pahang has also worsened, with 315 victims from 75 families taking shelter at eight relief centres in Rompin and Pekan.

Rivers in six areas in Johor were found to be at dangerous levels with an increasing trend, the irrigation and drainage department reported.

They are Kampung Laut (Sungai Skudai – 3.89m), Dagang (Sungai Johor – 4.61m), Sri Jaya (Sungai Johor – 8.76m), Kampung Murni Jaya (Sungai Johor – 18.15m), Kampung Sungai Siam (Sungai Johor – 21.02m), and Kampung Contoh (Sungai Endau – 14.79m).

Kelantan and Sungai Terengganu also showed an increasing trend with readings of 77.51m and 19.9m respectively. Two rivers at dangerous levels with a decreasing trend are Sungai Arau in Perlis (23.86m) and Sungai Batang Sadong in Serian, Sarawak (9.52m).

The floods have caused 49 roads to be closed, including Jalan Kota Tinggi-Kluang, Jalan Mersing-Endau (Mersing), Jalan Bukit Besi-Dungun and the road from Simpang Tiga Sungai Pahi to Simpang Tiga Kampung Peria in Kelantan.

The meteorological department said continuous rain could be expected in east Pahang and Johor until Jan 8. - FMT