Heavy rain since yesterday causes floods in Terengganu

Heavy rain since yesterday causes floods in Terengganu

As of noon today, 50 victims in Kuala Terengganu have been evacuated to relief centres.

The water level in Sungai Nerus and Sungai Chalok in Setiu, as well as Sungai Tersat and Sungai Telemong in Hulu Terengganu has exceeded danger levels. (Bernama pic)
KUALA TERENGGANU:
The continuous downpour in Terengganu since yesterday has caused flooding in Kuala Terengganu, resulting in the evacuation of 50 victims from the district as of noon today.

In a statement, the state disaster management committee secretariat said two relief centres were opened to accommodate the flood victims, who are from several locations in Chendering and Atas Tol.

The first centre was opened at 7.15am today at SK Chendering to accommodate 33 victims from nine families, while the centre at SK Atas Tol housed 17 victims from four families, it said.

According to the secretariat, storms have been reported in all districts and more people are expected to be evacuated.

Based on the data shared by the irrigation and drainage department (DID) at its website, publicinfobanjir.water.gov.my, the water level in Sungai Nerus and Sungai Chalok in Setiu, as well as Sungai Tersat and Sungai Telemong in Hulu Terengganu, has exceeded the danger level.

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