Flood evacuees increase in Selangor, drop in Perak

The number of flood evacuees seeking shelter at temporary relief centers in Selangor has increased, while in Perak, the numbers have decreased, according to data reported at 8am today. In Selangor, seven PPS centers in Kuala Selangor now accommodate a total of 1,498 individuals, a significant rise from 1,373 people the previous evening.

Among these centers, Sekolah Kebangsaan Parit Mahang is hosting the largest number of evacuees at 428, followed by Sekolah Dato Maharaja Lela with 393, Sekolah Rendah Agama Bukit Kuching with 311, Dewan Orang Ramai Bukit Kuching Tengah with 123, Kafa Integrasi Hidayah Bukit Cherakah with 122, SRA Batu 8 Ijok with 71, and finally, Dewan Komuniti Penyayang Tanjung Siam with 50 evacuees.

In contrast, Perak has seen a decline in the number of evacuees, with the Hilir Perak district now housing 265 people from 74 families, a decrease from 274 people and 79 families the previous evening. The MPTI Rest House Hall in Teluk Intan now shelters 246 evacuees, while the remaining 19 evacuees from four families are accommodated at the MPTI Langkap Hall.

The Malaysian Meteorological Department has predicted rain this morning in several areas of Perak, including Larut, Matang and Selama, Kerian, Manjung, Kuala Kangsar, Hulu Perak, and Bagan Datuk. Thunderstorms and rain are also expected to occur across all 12 districts of Perak in the afternoon and evening.