The number of flood victims in Perak rose slightly to 329 people from 94 families as at 8am Wednesday (Nov 1) compared to 316 people from 90 families on Tuesday (Oct 31) night.

The State Disaster Management Committee, in a statement, said all victims were currently housed at three flood relief centres in the Kerian and Hilir Perak districts.

In Kerian, 90 people from 22 families are taking shelter at SK Changkat Lobak and 56 people from 18 families at SK Alor Pongsu, while Dewan Serbaguna Padang Tembak in Hilir Perak houses 183 people from 84 families.

Meanwhile, the Irrigation and Drainage Department reported that the water level at Sungai Bidor in Changkat Jong has decreased but remained at the danger level with a depth of 4.09m compared to the average level of 2m. – Bernama

Source:
courtesy of THE STAR

by The Star Online

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