KUALA LUMPUR: The number of flood evacuees in three states dropped to 1,122 people in 13 temporary relief centres as of noon, from 1,483 people in 15 centres this morning.
Based on the latest report issued by the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma), the number of evacuees in Kelantan has dropped further to 1,034 people, accommodated in nine relief centres, compared with 1,395 people in 11 centres reported earlier.
It said relief centres in Kelantan include six in Tumpat (housing 744 people), two in Pasir Mas (274) and one in Kuala Krai (16).
In Pahang, the number of those evacuated remained unchanged at 34, sheltering in two relief centres in Maran, while 87 victims of the landslide incident in Cameron Highlands were still at a relief centre.
The number of evacuees in Johor remained unchanged at 54 people, who are still accommodated in two relief centres in Segamat as of noon today.
Meanwhile, a survey of the situation by the Department of Irrigation and Drainage found that three rivers are at dangerous levels.
They are Sungai Pulai in Johor Bahru, Johor, with a reading of 4.76m on an upward trend; Sungai Golok in Pasir Mas, Kelantan, recording 9.33m on a downward trend; and Sungai Arau in Arau, Perlis, recording 23.74m also on a downward trend.
The report also said that 27 roads are closed due to flooding, damaged bridges and landslide incidents.
Among the affected roads are Jalan Kota Tinggi-Kluang in Kluang, Johor; Jalan Sungai Sok-Chucuh Puteri, Kuala Krai in Kelantan; Jalan Raya Timur Barat (JRTB) Kupang-Gerik, Hulu Perak in Perak and Jalan Kuala Lumpur-Bentong (Jalan Lama Bentong) in Pahang. – BERNAMA