KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 – The number of flood victims in Perak and Kedah has increased slightly, while Pahang saw a drop and there are 3,948 people currently housed in temporary relief centres (PPS) across six states as of 8 pm tonight.
In Perak, the Department of Social Welfare (JKM) Info Bencana portal indicates an increase in the number of flood victims, with 1,191 victims recorded Tuesday night compared to 1,170 earlier in the afternoon, all housed in 11 relief centres.
According to the official Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID) Public Infobanjir website, water levels at Sungai Bidor in Hilir Perak have surpassed the danger level, while Sungai Kampar and Sungai Rui in Hilir Perak have exceeded the warning level. Additionally, Sungai Perak in Perak Tengah has surpassed the alert level.
In Kedah, the number of flood victims has increased slightly to 1,000 people from 289 families across three districts: Pendang, Kota Setar and Baling, all housed in eight relief centres.
According to the DID Public Infobanjir website, water levels at Sungai Anak Bukit in Kota Setar have exceeded the danger level, while Sungai Padang Terap in Kubang Pasu has surpassed the warning level. Additionally, Sungai Kedah in Kota Setar has exceeded the alert level.
