
The number of flood victims in the five flood-hit states as of 4pm today continues to show an increasing trend with Kelantan recording 9,634 people from 3,515 families placed in 38 temporary relief centres (PPS).
Penang, Perak, Selangor and Kedah also recorded an increase in the number of flood victims, while Terengganu saw a decrease, Bernama reported.
In Kelantan, the number of evacuees has risen to 9,634 from 3,515 families this evening compared to 8,248 this morning.
According to the social welfare department’s (JKM) disaster information site, 38 PPS have been opened in the four affected districts of Kota Bharu, Tumpat, Bachok and Pasir Puteh.
Meanwhile, the irrigation and drainage department stated today that the water level of the two main rivers in Kelantan has exceeded the alert level.
In Sungai Melor, Bachok, the water…