Selangor flood evacuees rise to 1,270 at 11 relief centres

Selangor authorities reported that the number of flood evacuees has reached 1,270 individuals, residing in 11 temporary relief centres. These centres are spread across various districts including Kuala Selangor, Shah Alam, Klang, and Gombak. Five relief centres were opened in Kuala Selangor, accommodating 279 victims from 63 families.

In Shah Alam, four centres provided shelter to 313 evacuees from 54 families. Klang's Dewan Masjid Al-Taqwa sheltered 39 victims from 33 families. Gombak's Kampung Kenangan community hall housed 20 victims from five families. The incidents occurred following heavy rainfall, with flash floods reported in three locations prompting the state Fire and Rescue Department to deploy personnel for monitoring and resident safety.