TWO temporary relief centres in Kuala Berang were flooded today, leading to the 447 victims housed there to be transferred to other centres early this morning.

Terengganu Fire and Rescue Department director Hassan ‘As’ari Omar said 146 victims from the centre in Kampung Batu 23 had to be moved to SK Kuala Berang while 301 others from the Projek Penyusunan Semula Kampung centre were transferred to SMK Menerong.

“Only these two relief centres in Hulu Terengganu had to be closed and the victims evacuated,” he told reporters in Kuala Berang today.

He said authorities found the upstream water level in the area was still high, with a strong current moving to Kuala Berang, straight towards Kuala Terengganu.

Kuala Terengganu is the only district in the state yet to be hit by monsoonal floods, which have affected 10,283 victims as at 2pm today.

He said levels of major rivers in Besut and Setiu were lower, while Kemaman rivers were fast flowing with rising levels.

“I would like to advise those living in low-lying areas or who have experienced floods before to be alert and prepared to move to relief centres if necessary,” he said. – Bernama, December 26, 2023.