Flood victim numbers rise in Perak, fall in Selangor

KUALA LUMPUR: The number of flood victims in Perak recorded a slight increase while the situation in Selangor continued to show a downward trend, with a total of 654 people still sheltering at temporary relief centres (PPS) as of this morning.

The situation in Hilir Perak saw the number of victims increase to 439 people from 130 families this morning, compared with 414 people from 123 families yesterday evening.

The state Disaster Management Committee Secretariat said 277 victims from 84 families were housed at the Teluk Intan Municipal Council (MPTI) Rest House Hall PPS, while another 136 people from 39 families were taking shelter at the MPTI Langkap Hall.

Meanwhile, 26 victims from seven families remained at the Manjung Community Hall PPS, comprising residents of Pekan Beruas, Taman Beruas, Taman Desa, Perumahan Awam, Taman Seri Delima, Taman Limau Emas, Taman Anggerik, Kampung Kilang, Kampung Dendang and Kampung Paya Lima.

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) forecast rain and thunderstorms in all districts in Perak this afternoon and tonight.

In addition, water levels in two rivers were reported to have exceeded the danger level, namely Sungai Kinta in Tanjung Tualang at 13.78m and Sungai Bidor in Changkat Jong at 3.53m.

In Selangor, the situation improved, with the number of victims at PPS decreasing to 215 people from 55 families as of 8am today, compared with 507 people from 143 families yesterday.

According to the Welfare Department's InfoBencana portal, two PPS were operating in Kuala Selangor, namely SK Parit Mahang, which housed 100 people from 23 families, and SK Jaya Setia (68 victims, 20 families), while SK Dato' Maharaja Lela remained activated despite having no occupants recorded.

In Shah Alam, 47 victims from 11 families were reported to be taking shelter at the Dewan Siantan Kampung Melayu Subang, Section U6 PPS.

Meanwhile, the Drainage and Irrigation Department's National Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre, in a statement last night, said nine districts in Kelantan were expected to be affected by floods, namely Kota Baru, Tumpat, Bachok, Machang, Pasir Mas, Pasir Puteh, Tanah Merah, Kuala Krai and Jeli.

The centre also forecast that several areas in Pahang, namely Kuantan, Pekan and Rompin, could be affected by floods from yesterday until Wednesday, particularly in high-risk locations and low-lying areas.

In Terengganu, a similar alert was issued for six districts, namely Setiu, Kuala Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, Besut, Hulu Terengganu and Marang.