KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 — Terengganu, Selangor, Pahang, Negeri Sembilan, and Perak have recorded an increase in the number of evacuees at temporary relief centres, while Perlis, Kelantan, and Kedah reported a decline as of this evening.
In Terengganu, the number of flood evacuees rose to 8,909 people from 2,742 families as of 8pm, up from 6,335 people from 1,913 families reported in the afternoon. They are currently housed at 119 temporary relief centres (PPS) in Kemaman, Marang, Kuala Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, Setiu, Dungun, Hulu Terengganu, and Besut.
Terengganu Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) chief Supt Afandi Husin said several roads in Kuala Terengganu city, including Jalan Kamaruddin-Jalan Batu Burok and Jalan Pengadang Akar-Terengganu contingent police headquarters-Wisma Darul Iman, have been closed to light vehicles.
In Selangor, the number of evacuees rose to 3,542 people from 973 families, up from 3,125 people from 838 families reported in the afternoon.
According to the Social Welfare Department’s (JKM) InfoBencana portal, 27 PPS are operating across five districts: Klang, Kuala Selangor, Sabak Bernam, Sepang, and Kuala Langat.
In Pahang, the number of evacuees rose to 1,705 people from 538 families, compared with 1,066 people from 333 families recorded this afternoon.
According to the JKM InfoBencana portal, Kuantan recorded the highest number of evacuees with 639 people from 218 families housed in 11 PPS, followed by Maran with 403 people (97 families) in seven PPS. In Raub, 336 people (102 families) were placed in 17 PPS, while in Lipis, 327 people (121 families) were placed in 12 PPS.
In Perak, the number of flood evacuees rose to 6,429 people from 1,980 families housed in 47 PPS across six districts, compared with 5,503 people from 1,663 families recorded this afternoon.
According to the Perak Disaster Management Committee (JPBN) Secretariat, Manjung continued to record the highest number of victims, with 2,260 people from 686 families.
The number of flood victims in Negeri Sembilan has also increased to 313 people from 127 families as of 8pm, up from 156 victims from 47 families reported in the afternoon, with all evacuees placed in seven PPS.
Meanwhile, in Perlis, the number of evacuees has decreased to 7,116 from 7,345 this afternoon, with all victims housed in 24 PPS across Padang Besar, Kangar, and Arau.
Kelantan also recorded a drop in the number of evacuees to 3,448 people from 1,273 families tonight, compared to 3,484 previously, with all victims accommodated at 19 PPS in Tumpat, Pasir Mas, Tanah Merah, Kuala Krai, Machang, and Gua Musang.
Meanwhile, the Irrigation and Drainage Department's (DID) Public InfoBanjir reported that water levels in several major rivers in Kelantan remained above the danger, warning and alert thresholds as of 8.15pm: Sungai Golok in Rantau Panjang, Sungai Kusial in Kusial Baru, Tanah Merah; Sungai Galas in Limau Kasturi, Gua Musang; and Sungai Kelantan in Kuala Krai.
In Kedah, the number of evacuees has decreased to 3,758 people from 1,193 families as of 8pm, compared to 4,280 people from 1,367 families this afternoon.
According to the Kedah JPBN, all victims from Kubang Pasu, Kota Setar and Pokok Sena remain sheltered at 18 PPS
Meanwhile, in Melaka, the number of flood victims has increased to 232 people from 74 families, compared to 20 people from four families this afternoon, with eight PPS opened so far.
The Melaka JPBN Secretariat said the PPS opened in Alor Gajah are SK Masjid Tanah and SRA JAIM Jelatang Masjid Ar Rashidin.
Other relief centres are Dewan Japerun Ayer Limau, SK Ayer Jernih, the Seri Jeram community hall, and SK Belimbing Dalam, while in Melaka Tengah, they are located at SK Krubong and SK Taman Merdeka.
