Flood Situation in Terengganu Deteriorates, 2,765 Evacuees in Five Districts

Evacuation Efforts Underway

The flood situation in Terengganu has taken a turn for the worse, with the number of evacuees in five districts rising to 2,765 as of 8 am today from 212 last night. The Terengganu Disaster Management Committee Secretariat has reported that victims from 603 families have been moved to 14 temporary relief centres (PPS) in the affected areas.

Districts Affected

Kemaman is the worst-hit district, with 2,584 people from 554 families housed in five PPS. Hulu Terengganu is the second most affected district, with 94 evacuees (25 families) in six PPS. Setiu has 69 people (19 families) in one PPS, while Marang has 13 victims (four families) in another PPS. Dungun is the latest district to be affected, with five members of a family sheltering in a PPS.

River Levels

According to the Public Information Portal for Floods (https://publicinfobanjir.water.gov.my), the water level at Sungai Tumpat in Kampung Baru Kemasik, Kemaman, has surpassed the warning level. Four other rivers, namely Sungai Tebak at Jambatan Tebak, Kemaman; Sungai Marang at Jambatan Pengkalan Berangan, Marang; Sungai Nerus at Kampung Bukit Setiu, Setiu; and Sungai Terengganu at Rumah Pam Pulau Bahagia (F1), Kuala Terengganu, are at alert levels.

Early Flood Warning Issued

On Thursday, the National Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre issued an early flood warning for coastal areas in Kelantan, Pahang, eastern Johor and the entire state of Terengganu from November 18 to 21.

Conclusion

The flood situation in Terengganu is expected to worsen in the coming days, and evacuees are advised to remain in the temporary relief centres until the waters recede. The authorities are working tirelessly to provide aid and support to those affected, and the public is urged to stay informed through official channels.

FAQs

Q: How many evacuees are currently in temporary relief centres?
A: 2,765 evacuees are currently in temporary relief centres.

Q: Which districts are most affected by the floods?
A: Kemaman, Hulu Terengganu, Setiu, Marang, and Dungun are the most affected districts.

Q: What is the current water level at Sungai Tumpat?
A: The water level at Sungai Tumpat has surpassed the warning level.

Q: Has an early flood warning been issued?
A: Yes, an early flood warning has been issued for coastal areas in Kelantan, Pahang, eastern Johor, and the entire state of Terengganu from November 18 to 21.