Pontian: A total of 107 residents from 33 families in Pontian were relocated to a Temporary Relief Centre (PPS) following flash floods early this morning. State Disaster Management Committee chairman and State Government Secretary, Datuk Asman Shah Abd Rahman, announced that the relief centre at Sekolah Kebangsaan Melayu Raya was opened at 6.00 am.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the affected villages include Kampung Melayu Raya, Kampung Paya Embun, Kampung Pak Kalib, Kampung Seri Menanti, and Kampung Maju Jaya. Datuk Asman Shah Abd Rahman stated that initial reports indicate continuous heavy rain and water runoff from Gunung Pulai as the causes of the flood.

He further mentioned that the weather in the affected areas is currently clear, providing some relief to the residents and authorities responding to the situation.