Perak flood victims rise as Selangor recovers, East Coast braces

On November 9, flood victims in Perak saw a slight increase in numbers, while the situation in Selangor continued to improve, with fewer people sheltering at temporary relief centers. As of this morning, 654 individuals were still residing in PPS across the state, a decrease from previous figures. In Perak's Hilir Perak area, the number of victims rose to 439 from 123 families, compared to 414 people from 123 families the previous evening.

The State Disaster Management Committee's Secretariat reported that 277 victims from 84 families were housed at Teluk Intan Municipal Council's Rest House Hall, while 136 people from 39 families were taking shelter at MPTI Langkap Hall. Additionally, 26 storm victims from seven families remained at the Manjung Community Hall. Meteorological Department forecasts predicted rain and thunderstorms across Perak's districts that afternoon and evening, with water levels in two rivers surpassing danger levels.

In Selangor, the number of PPS occupants decreased to 215 from 143 families, representing an improvement in the situation. Two PPS were operating in Kuala Selangor, with SK Parit Mahang housing 100 people from 23 families and SK Jaya Setia accommodating 68 victims from 20 families. In Shah Alam, 47 victims from 11 families were taking shelter at Dewan Siantan Kampung Melayu Subang PPS.

The National Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre predicted that nine districts in Kelantan, as well as several areas in Pahang and Terengganu, would be affected by floods.