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Johor opens two more flood relief centres after downpour

JOHOR BARU: Two more flood relief centres were opened in Johor Baru and Kota Tinggi today after heavy rain caused flash floods in several areas in the two districts.

State Health, Environment, Education and Information Executive Committee chairman Datuk Ayub Rahmat said flash floods that hit Kampung Lepau in Pengerang, Kota Tinggi resulted in four people from two families to be evacuated to the village's community hall.

"The other relief centre that was opened today was at the Kampung Sungai Tiram hall where 20 victims from four families were evacuated," said Ayub.

The relief centre in SK Batu 10 in Skudai, which was opened on Thursday, still housed 18 flood evacuees there.

"Various government agencies will continue to monitor the situation in the affected areas." said Ayub.

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