KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 – The number of flood victims in Kedah and Johor increased as of 8 am Tuesday, while the situation in three other states is showing signs of improvement.
In KEDAH, the number of victims rose to 439 compared to 305 Monday night, with all victims relocated to four temporary relief centres (PPS) across two districts.
State Civil Defence Force deputy director Major (PA) Muhammad Suhaimi Mohd Zain said the majority of victims are in Kubang Pasu with 252 people, while 187 others are in Pendang.
The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has forecast widespread thunderstorms throughout the day in Kedah.
Meanwhile, in JOHOR, State Disaster Management Committee (JPBN) chairman Tan Sri Dr Azmi Rohani said 601 flood victims remain in three PPS in the districts of Kluang, Pontian and Batu Pahat, an increase from 582 last night.
He said the weather conditions were expected to be clear across all 10 districts, while the water level at Sungai Sembrong in Batu 2 Sembrong, Batu Pahat was at the warning level.
