AN elderly woman became the fourth flood fatality in Johor after she was found dead by a ditch in Batu Anam in Segamat yesterday evening.

Johor police chief Kamarul Zaman Mamat said the victim, 68, was found by her neighbour after she was reported to have gone missing at a flood relief centre at SJKC Tah Kang, Gemas Baru. 

He said the victim, who lived alone in Batu Anam, was found near her flooded home.

“The victim was supposed to have been housed at the relief centre but the neighbour did not find her there and went looking till they discovered her body.

“We will find out why the victim left the centre. Her body has been sent to Segamat Hospital for a post-mortem,” he said at a media conference in Segamat last night.

Kamarul said the latest fatality means that there have been four flood-related deaths recorded in the state – one in Kluang and three in Segamat.

He also conveyed his condolences to the families of the victims and advised the public to be cautious during the current flood situation.

“More than 4,000 policemen have been mobilised for flood operations in Johor. We are also receiving assistance from the General Operations Force and other security agencies,” he said.

As of 10pm yesterday, 20 routes around the state have been closed to all vehicles while 11 others were open to heavy vehicles only. – Bernama, March 4, 2023.