KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- The number of flood evacuees in several states has declined in line with improving conditions, but figures in Perak and Selangor have risen as of 3 pm today.
In TERENGGANU, the number of evacuees dropped to 8,345 people (2,490 families) compared with 9,584 people at midday.
According to the Social Welfare Department’s (JKM) InfoBencana portal, Kuala Terengganu recorded the highest number of evacuees with 1,670 people, followed by Kemaman (1,667), Marang (1,536), Kuala Nerus (1,335), Setiu (1,039), Dungun (711) and Hulu Terengganu (356), while in Besut, the last relief centre was closed after all evacuees returned home.
In PERAK, the number of flood victims increased again this afternoon to 6,440 people (2,006 families) seeking shelter at 45 relief centres, compared with 6,173 people (1,903 families) reported earlier.
Meanwhile, the Malaysian Meteorological Department said the weather in 12 districts in the state is forecast to be fine at night, while several districts, such as Manjung, Perak Tengah, Muallim and Kinta, are expected to experience rain in the afternoon.
According to the Social Welfare Department’s (JKM) InfoBencana portal, Kuala Terengganu recorded the highest number of evacuees with 1,670 people, followed by Kemaman (1,667), Marang (1,536), Kuala Nerus (1,335), Setiu (1,039), Dungun (711) and Hulu Terengganu (356), while in Besut, the last relief centre was closed after all evacuees returned home.
In PERAK, the number of flood victims increased again this afternoon to 6,440 people (2,006 families) seeking shelter at 45 relief centres, compared with 6,173 people (1,903 families) reported earlier.
Meanwhile, the Malaysian Meteorological Department said the weather in 12 districts in the state is forecast to be fine at night, while several districts, such as Manjung, Perak Tengah, Muallim and Kinta, are expected to experience rain in the afternoon.