KUALA LUMPUR: The flood situation nationwide showed a worrying increase this morning, with the number of evacuees rising to 37,328 as of 6am.
According to the latest report by the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma), floods have now affected nine states – Perlis, Perak, Selangor, Kedah, Kelantan, Negri Sembilan, Melaka, Terengganu and Pahang.
A total of 327 temporary relief centres (PPS) are operating to house 11,302 displaced families.
Terengganu remains the worst-hit state, recording 10,326 victims with numbers continuing to climb. This is followed by Perlis with 6,869 victims and Perak with 6,456.
The breakdown of flood victims by state is as follows: Terengganu – 10,326 (rising trend); Perlis – 6,869 (declining); Perak – 6,456 (rising); Selangor – 4,139 (rising); Kedah – 3,461 (rising); and Kelantan – 3,003 (declining).
Nadma said the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a danger-level (red) continuous rain warning, expected to persist until today, Nov 29, covering these areas:
Terengganu – Kemaman, Kuala Terengganu, Marang and Dungun;
Pahang – Maran, Kuantan and Pekan;
Selangor – Klang, Kuala Langat and Sepang;
Negri Sembilan – Seremban and Port Dickson;
Federal Territory – Putrajaya.
The cumulative death toll from the floods remains at two, both recorded in Kelantan (Tanah Merah and Gua Musang).
Several major roads have also been closed due to floods, landslides and road subsidence. These include Jalan Labohan Dagang–Nilai in Sepang, which is fully closed due to flash floods; Jalan Kampar–Changkat Jong in Hilir Perak, closed due to a landslide; and several state and federal routes in Kemaman and Setiu, Terengganu, closed due to rising water levels.
Meanwhile, several dams have reached or exceeded full capacity, including the Sembrong Barat and Bekok dams in Johor, and the Timah Tasoh Dam in Perlis, all of which require close monitoring.
The public has been advised to remain alert to official instructions and evacuate immediately if directed, as flood numbers continue to rise in several key states.
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