More than 2,100 flood victims still at relief centres, Taiping R&R closed

IPOH: A total of 2,171 flood victims from 759 families are still taking shelter at temporary relief centres (PPS) in the Manjung and Larut, Matang and Selama districts as of 8am today.

The State Disaster Management Committee, in a statement, said three evacuation centres have been opened in Manjung, while 19 others are operating in the Larut, Matang and Selama districts.

Among the affected areas in the Larut, Matang and Selama districts are Kampung Simpang Halt, Kampung Sungai Baru, Kampung Salak Baru, Kampung Sungai Lubok, Kampung Masjid, Kampung Batu 8, Kampung Batu 9 and Kampung Ulu Sepetang.

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8.13amE1@LUS: Awas Susulan berlaku banjir di Hentian Sebelah Taiping Arah Selatan. Hentian Sebelah tersebut ditutup buat sementara waktu.
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Other affected areas include Kampung Jelapang Jaya, Taman Simpang Makmur, Kampung Sungai Batu Teguh, Taman Simpang, Kampung Baru Simpang, Kampung Batu 27 Hampar, Kampung Jawa and Kampung Kelubong.

Also affected are Taman Kota Wira, Taman Kamunting Tiara, Taman Lara Aman, Taman Lara Damai, Kampung Changkat Larah, Kampung Paya and Kampung Tengah.

Meanwhile, in the Manjung district, the affected areas are Kampung Nelayan, Kampung Sungai Batu, Taman Pantai Wang, Kampung Lorong Masjid, Pantai Tin and Kampung Padang Serai.

Other affected areas are Kampung Tersusun, Taman Anggerik and Kampung Pulau Kabung.

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The Taiping Rest and Recreation (R&R) area on the North–South Expressway has been temporarily closed following continuous rainfall that caused water accumulation in the area.

PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS), in a post on X, said the closure was necessary to ensure the safety of all highway users.

As of 7.54am, the surau (prayer facility) at the northbound Taiping lay-by remains closed, the concessionaire said via its official traffic update.

At 7.21am, the emergency and left lanes between KM214.3 and KM215.0 (southbound) also remained closed.

Earlier, at 7.14am, PLUS warned motorists of flooded areas at the Taiping southbound lay-by, affecting the stretch between Taiping (northbound) and Changkat Jering.

“The Taiping R&R (both directions) will remain closed until further notice due to water pooling following heavy rainfall in the area,” PLUS said.

Motorists are urged to plan their journeys accordingly and to use nearby facilities at the Bukit Gantang or Bukit Merah R&R areas while the Taiping stop remains closed.

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