General : Flood Victim Numbers Rise In Perak, Fall In SelangorÂ

In Malaysia, the number of flood victims in Perak has slightly increased, while the situation in neighboring Selangor continues to improve. As of this morning, there are 654 people still residing in temporary relief centres (PPS) in Perak. The state's Disaster Management Committee Secretariat reported that the victim count in Hilir Perak rose to 439 people from 123 families, compared to 414 people from 123 families the previous evening.

The victims were housed in various locations, including Teluk Intan Municipal Council's Rest House Hall PPS and MPTI Langkap Hall, with 277 victims from 84 families at the former and 136 people from 39 families at the latter. Meanwhile, 26 victims from seven families remained at the Manjung Community Hall PPS.

In Selangor, the number of victims at PPS decreased to 215 people from 55 families as of this morning, down from 507 people from 143 families the previous day. Two PPS were operational in Kuala Selangor, accommodating 100 people from 23 families at SK Parit Mahang and 68 victims from 20 families at SK Jaya Setia. Despite no occupants recorded, SK Dato Maharaja Lela remained activated. In Shah Alam, 47 victims from 11 families were sheltering at the Dewan Siantan Kampung Melayu Subang, Section U6 PPS.

The Malaysian Meteorological Department forecasted rain and thunderstorms throughout Perak this afternoon and tonight. Additionally, water levels in two rivers, Sungai Kinta in Tanjung Tualang and Sungai Bidor in Changkat Jong, exceeded the danger level. In Selangor, the situation improved, with the number of victims at PPS decreasing significantly.

The Malaysian Meteorological Department also issued flood alerts for several districts in Kelantan, Pahang, and Terengganu, including Kota Baru, Tumpat, Bachok, Machang, Pasir Mas, Pasir Puteh, Tanah Merah, Kuala Krai, Jeli, Kuantan, Pekan, and Rompin.