Segamat saw the bigger increase by six people, bringing the total to 42, while the number of flood victims in Sabah increased by one to 63, Bernama reported.

The district disaster management committee in Johor said two temporary evacuation centres were still operating to accommodate residents affected by the overflow of Sungai Muar since Wednesday.

Meanwhile, the Sabah disaster management committee secretariat said only one centre was still operating at Dewan Datuk Seri Panglima Mohd Dun Banir in Beaufort.