Flood Situation Update: Evacuees Rise in PAHANG and NEGERI SEMBILAN
Flood Situation in PAHANG
As of 8:30 pm, the number of flood victims taking shelter at temporary relief centers (PPS) in PAHANG has risen. The number of evacuees in Bentong district has increased to 121 from 33 families, compared to 111 people from 31 families earlier in the afternoon. All victims are housed at PPS Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Karak Setia, comprising 78 adults, 38 children, and five infants.
Flood Situation in NEGERI SEMBILAN
In NEGERI SEMBILAN, the number of flood victims in Jelebu has also risen to 110 from 27 families, compared to 51 individuals from 11 families this morning. Jelebu district civil defence officer Lt (PA) Mohd Najib Abdul Karim has reported that one PPS has been opened at Dewan D’Sury to accommodate evacuees from Klawang and Chennah. The evacuees include nine senior citizens, 62 adults, 35 children, and four infants from Ladang Jelebu, Taman Pekan Baru, Taman Bandar Tinggi, and Kampung Sepri, Chennah.
Rescue Operations
Rescue operations in both districts involve a range of personnel, including 17 Civil Defence Force personnel, 10 firefighters, 13 police officers, five JKM staff, and eight members of the Royal Malay Regiment. According to Lt (PA) Mohd Najib Abdul Karim, "The weather is currently clear, and the rain has stopped. However, our personnel continue to monitor water levels in nearby rivers."
Conclusion
The flood situation in PAHANG and NEGERI SEMBILAN remains a concern, with many individuals still displaced and seeking shelter at temporary relief centers. As rescue operations continue, authorities are working tirelessly to ensure the safety of those affected.
FAQs
- What is the current number of flood victims in PAHANG?
As of 8:30 pm, 121 individuals from 33 families are seeking shelter at PPS in Bentong district. - What is the current number of flood victims in NEGERI SEMBILAN?
As of 8:30 pm, 110 individuals from 27 families are seeking shelter in Jelebu district. - How many relief centers are open in PAHANG and NEGERI SEMBILAN?
In PAHANG, there is one relief center (PPS Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Karak Setia) and in NEGERI SEMBILAN, there is one relief center (Dewan D’Sury). - Who is involved in the rescue operations?
Rescue operations involve a range of personnel, including Civil Defence Force personnel, firefighters, police officers, JKM staff, and Royal Malay Regiment members.