THE number of flood victims in Perak rose slightly to 329 people from 94 families as of 8am today, compared to 316 people from 90 families yesterday.

The State Disaster Management Committee, in a statement, said all evacuees are 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 is housing 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 remains at the danger level at a height of 4.09m, compared to the average level of 2m. – Bernama, November 1, 2023.