Floods worsen in Perak, Penang as evacuee numbers increase

The flood situation in Perak and Penang has worsened, with more evacuees placed in temporary relief centres. In Perak, 407 victims from 147 families are housed at four relief centres in Larut, Matang and Selama, while in Penang, the number of flood victims at the SK Seri Penanti relief centre has increased to 36, up from 27 the previous night. The Malaysian Meteorological Department forecasts thunderstorms in all districts this afternoon, followed by rain in the evening.

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