KOTA BARU: The situation in flood-hit Kelantan worsened slightly early today, with the number of evacuees rising to 1,284 from 346 families as at 8am, compared to 1,213 from 329 families at 8pm yesterday.
Kelantan Civil Defence Force director Zainuddin Hussin said the district of Kuala Krai has 510 evacuees from 132 families; Jeli, 36 evacuees (14 families); Tanah Merah, 312 (91); Pasir Mas, 347 (91) and Machang, 79 (18).
"All the evacuees are being accommodated at 30 relief centres in the five districts," he said when contacted.
Zainuddin said he anticipates the evacuation of more people in the afternoon, especially from Pasir and Tumpat, when water from the upper reaches of swollen rivers flow downstream.
Meanwhile, the state government portal ebanjir.kelantan.gov.my reports that the levels of three major rivers in Kelantan showed a decline as at 8am, compared to 8pm yesterday.
Sungai Galas at Dabong measured 32.56 metres, down from 34.33 metres last night. Its danger level is 38 metres.
The level of Sungai Lebir at Tualang stood at 28.26 metres, compared to 30.74 metres (alert level is 35 metres) and that of Sungai Kelantan at the Krai Steps was 22.24 metres, compared to 24.06 metres (alert level is 25 metres).
However, the level of Sungai Golok at Rantau Panjang continues to rise, measuring at 10.19 metres, compared to 9.58 metres last night. Its danger level is 9 metres. -- BERNAMA