Flood Situation Varies Across States
The flood situation in Malaysia varies across states, with Kelantan reporting a slight increase in evacuees, Perak showing improvement, and Johor maintaining a stable condition.
Kelantan: Slight Increase in Evacuees
In Kelantan, the number of evacuees rose to 38 individuals from 10 families as of 8 pm, compared to 31 this morning. According to the Social Welfare Department’s Info Bencana portal, all evacuees from Pasir Mas are being housed at the temporary relief centre at Sekolah Kebangsaan Gual Tok Deh. The Department of Irrigation and Drainage’s Public Infobanjir portal reported that Sungai Golok in Rantau Panjang remains above the danger level, but the water level has dropped to 9.39 metres from 9.80 metres recorded earlier today.
Perak: Improvement in Situation
In Perak, the situation has improved, with evacuee numbers decreasing to 307 from 59 families, down from 399 evacuees from 86 families this morning. All evacuees are currently housed at the Dewan Kampung Asli Chinggung relief centre in the Muallim district. The State Disaster Management Committee Secretariat said the Dewan Orang Ramai Kampung Sungai Sekiah relief centre, which housed 21 evacuees, was closed at 2 pm today.
Johor: Stable Situation
In Johor, the situation remains stable, with 69 evacuees from 17 families recorded since this morning. State Disaster Management Committee chairman Tan Sri Dr Azmi Rohani said 42 evacuees from 12 families are at Sekolah Kebangsaan Gembut, while 27 from five families are at Balai Raya Kampung Perpat in Kota Tinggi. He added that the only water station at warning level is Sungai Simpang Kanan in Parit Belemam, Batu Pahat, which recorded a reading of 2.31 metres.
Weather Forecast
Regarding the weather, six districts are expected to remain clear. Pontian, Segamat, and Kulai are likely to be cloudy, while Batu Pahat is expected to experience rain tonight.
Conclusion
The flood situation in Malaysia is complex and varied, with different states experiencing different levels of severity. While Kelantan and Perak have seen improvements, Johor remains stable. It is essential for authorities to continue monitoring the situation and providing support to those affected by the floods.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the current flood situation in Kelantan?
The number of evacuees in Kelantan has increased to 38 individuals from 10 families as of 8 pm. - What is the current flood situation in Perak?
The situation has improved, with evacuee numbers decreasing to 307 from 59 families. - What is the current flood situation in Johor?
The situation remains stable, with 69 evacuees from 17 families recorded since this morning. - What is the weather forecast for the next 24 hours?
Six districts are expected to remain clear, with Pontian, Segamat, and Kulai likely to be cloudy, and Batu Pahat expected to experience rain tonight.