Floods have nearly receded, says Nadma

Floods have nearly receded, says Nadma

Agency says 48 people in Kelantan and Pahang remain in shelters overnight.

Nadma says there are still people seeking shelter in Pasir Mas, Kelantan, and in Maran and Temerloh, Pahang. (Bernama pic)
KUALA LUMPUR:
Johor has fully recovered from floods as the remaining 23 evacuees at a relief centre (PPS) in Segamat have returned to their homes.

According to the latest flood report from the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma), the number of flood victims in Pahang and Kelantan remains at 48 in three PPS as of 8pm tonight.

In Kelantan, 26 people are taking shelter at a PPS in Pasir Mas, while in Pahang, 22 people are still housed at one PPS each in Maran and Temerloh.

Meanwhile, observations from the irrigation and drainage department’s telemetry station show that Sungai Pulai in Johor Bahru, Johor, is on an upward trend at a danger level of 5.27m, while Sungai Arau in Arau, Perlis, dropped to 23.35m.

The report also said 19 roads were closed due to floods, damaged or collapsed bridges, and landslides.

The affected roads include Jalan Raya Timur Barat Kupang-Gerik-Jeli in Hulu Perak, Perak; Jalan Kota Tinggi-Kluang in Kluang, Johor; Jalan Bukit Kayu Hitam-Bukit Tangga-Sintok in Kubang Pasu, Kedah; and Jalan Temerloh-Jerantut in Pahang.

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