IPOH: Two flood evacuation centres were opened in two districts at Kampung Pengkalan Ara, Sungai Manik; and in Kampung Padang Serai, Pantai Remis, near here involving 59 people from 14 families, who were evacuated as of 6pm today.
The flood, triggered due to non-stop rain since yesterday, caused water to rise up to 0.4 metres in both villages.
At Kampung Padang Serai 21 residents from five families were evacuated to the temporary evacuation centre at Sekolah Rendah Agama Rakyat Kampung Padang Serai, which was opened at 11pm last night.
Meanwhile, the evacuation centre at SK Pengkalan Ara, Sungai Manik was opened at 1pm, housing 38 victims from nine families.
Pantai Remis Fire and Rescue Department chief Amir Ahmad said the victims at Kampung Padang Serai vacated their homes last night when the water level rose.
“The flood was due to incessant rain which started in the evening until late night yesterday. The water has yet to recede this morning.
“The victims involved nine men and 12 women from five families,” he said.
Meanwhile, a Disaster Management state secretariat spokesman said that in Kampung Pengkalan Ara, Sungai Manik, 38 residents from nine families were evacuated to the temporary evacuation centre.
“They comprised 14 men, 13 women and eleven children.
“Various agencies are monitoring the flood situation. Everything is under control for now,” he said.