Kuala lumpur: The flood situation in most states had improved by midday today, with the number of evacuees at temporary relief centres (PPS) decreasing nationwide, except for Selangor, which recorded an increase.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, in Terengganu, which remains the worst-affected state, the number fell to 9,584 people from 2,864 families as of noon, down from 10,399 this morning. The Social Welfare Department's (JKM) InfoBencana website reported Kemaman as the area with the highest number of evacuees at 2,271 people across 16 PPS, followed by Marang, Kuala Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, Setiu, Dungun, Hulu Terengganu, and Besut. Meanwhile, the Public Works Department (JKR) website indicated that 16 roads across the state remain closed due to flooding.
In Perak, the number of evacuees also dropped to 6,173 people from 1,903 families, who are still sheltering in 46 PPS across six districts, down from 6,507 reported this morning. The State Disaster Management Committee (JPBN) Secretariat highlighted that Manjung recorded the highest number of evacuees.
In Perlis, the number of evacuees dropped to 6,159, down from 6,869 this morning, housed across 24 PPS in Padang Besar, Arau, and Kangar. A survey by Bernama found that major roads in the Arau and Kangar districts, previously flooded, are now fully passable.
Conversely, in Selangor, the number of evacuees continued to rise to 4,366 people from 1,208 families, up from 4,141 this morning. The JKM Infobencana website confirmed that 32 PPS are operating in Klang, Kuala Selangor, Sabak Bernam, Sepang, and Kuala Langat.
In Kedah, the JBPN reported a decrease to 3,302 people from 1,023 families across 14 PPS in Kubang Pasu and Kota Setar. The official PublicInfoBanjir website noted that Sungai Bata and Sungai Anak Bukit have exceeded the danger and warning levels, respectively.
In Pahang, there was a slight decrease in the number of evacuees to 2,268 from 2,387 this morning. Jerantut has become the latest affected district, while Kuantan recorded the highest number of evacuees.
Meanwhile, in Kelantan, the number of evacuees fell to 2,152 individuals from 803 families, down from 3,000 this morning. Several major rivers in the state remain at caution, warning, and danger levels.
In Negeri Sembilan, the number of evacuees across six PPS fell slightly to 373 individuals from 138 families. Melaka also recorded a decline, with 267 people from 76 families still housed in relief centres. The Sekolah Kebangsaan Masjid Tanah PPS has been closed after all evacuees were allowed to return home.