LANGKAWI: Flood waters in Langkawi have yet to recede, with the level at Sungai Kuala Melaka still at danger point.
According to the Langkawi District Disaster Management Operations Room, the river’s latest recorded level reading is 3.58 metres – above the danger level of 3.40 metres.
Continuous rain yesterday resulted in many residential areas and roads on the island to be inundated with water of up to 1.5 metres.
Meanwhile, 112 more flood victims have registered at two evacuation centres here, bringing the total number of evacuees to 285.
Of these, 175 have been placed at the evacuation centre in Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Kedawang, while 110 have taken shelter at the Kampung Raja community hall in Padang Matsirat.
Besides the Welfare Department, various other organisations and private companies here have sent donations in the form of food and essential items to the evacuation centres. -- BERNAMA