Kuala lumpur: The flood situation across seven states has shown signs of improvement, as the number of evacuees in temporary relief centres has decreased since this afternoon. However, in Kelantan, the situation remains challenging as the number of evacuees has slightly increased.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, in Terengganu, evacuee numbers have dropped significantly to 6,521 people from 1,962 families, down from 8,345 people from 2,490 families earlier in the day. The Social Welfare Department’s (JKM) InfoBencana portal indicated that Kuala Terengganu has the highest number of evacuees, followed by Marang, Kuala Nerus, Kemaman, Setiu, Dungun, and Hulu Terengganu.
In Perlis, a decrease in evacuees was noted, with the count now at 4,635 people compared to 5,246 earlier. The Perlis Disaster Management Committee (JPBN) Secretariat reported that 18 relief centres remain operational in Padang Besar, Arau, and Kangar.
Selangor also saw a reduction in evacuees to 3,473 people from 989 families, down from 4,458 individuals from 1,224 families earlier. The JKM InfoBencana portal reported that 33 relief centres are still operational across Kuala Selangor, Sepang, Kuala Langat, Sabak Bernam, and Klang.
Similarly, Negeri Sembilan experienced a decline in evacuees, with JKM InfoBencana reporting 251 individuals from 99 families remaining in relief centres, compared to 310 people earlier.
In Kedah, evacuee numbers fell to 1,817 people from 533 families, a decrease from 3,295 individuals involving 1,020 families earlier. However, the PublicInfo Banjir portal warned that several rivers have surpassed danger levels.
Melaka saw a continued decline in evacuees, with numbers dropping to 62 people from 17 families. Relief centres at Dewan Japerun Ayer Limau, SK Ayer Jernih, and Kampung Seri Jeram community hall continue to provide shelter.
In Pahang, the number of evacuees decreased to 1,272 people from 428 families, down from 1,855 individuals involving 594 families. However, five major rivers in the state have exceeded their danger levels.
Perak also reported a decrease in evacuees, with numbers dropping to 6,375 from 1,973 families. The Perak JPBN Secretariat noted that two relief centres were closed this afternoon.
In contrast, Kelantan saw a slight increase in evacuees to 1,974 people. Rising water levels in several major rivers, including Sungai Pergau and Sungai Galas, continue to pose a threat, with Sungai Golok exceeding the danger level.