As of 6am on Tuesday (Jan 2), the number of flood victims in three states saw a slight increase to 80 people in four relief centres. This is up from 70 people in three relief centres at midnight.
According to the latest report from the National Disaster Management Agency’s National Disaster Command Centre, Pahang saw an increase in flood evacuees to 29 people who took shelter in two relief centres in Maran and Temerloh, compared to 19 people in one centre in Maran earlier.
In Kelantan, the number of flood victims remained at 26 people in one relief centre in Pasir Mas, while in Johor, 25 people were still housed at a relief centre in Segamat.
Two rivers, Sungai Golok in Pasir Mas, Kelantan, and Sungai Arau in Arau, Perlis, were reported to be at the danger level. Sungai Golok measured at 9.01 metres with a downward trend, while Sungai Arau’s level was at 24.3m with a rising trend.
The report also mentioned that 26 roads were closed due to flooding, damaged bridges, or landslide incidents.
Among the affected roads were Jalan Raya Timur Barat (JRTB) Kupang-Gerik-Jeli in Hulu Perak, Perak; Jalan Kota Tinggi-Kluang in Kluang, Johor; Jalan Bukit Kayu Hitam-Bukit Tangga-Sintok in Kubang Pasu, Kedah; and Jalan Temerloh-Jerantut in Pahang. – Bernama
