THE National Disaster Command Centre of the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) reported number of disaster evacuees in Kelantan, Pahang, Selangor and Terengganu has increased to 25,938 as of 4pm today compared to 25,438 at noon with the total number of active temporary relief centres also increased to 231 from 199.

“Kelantan recorded the highest number of affected districts and flood evacuees, with eight districts and 15,145 evacuees; followed by Terengganu with seven districts and 10,199 evacuees; Pahang with three districts and 590 evacuees; and Selangor with one district and four evacuees,” the report stated.

It said Terengganu recorded the highest number of active relief centres with 125, followed by Kelantan (92), Pahang (13), and Selangor (one).

The report also stated that out of the 13 relief centres opened in Pahang, one in the Cameron Highlands district was to accommodate those affected by a landslide incident, involving 87 people from 17 families. Nine other flood relief centres were opened in Raub and three more in Lipis.

According to Nadma, one relief centre was opened in the Kuala Langat in Selangor to house four people from one family.

The report further mentioned that as of now, three flood-related fatalities have been recorded in Kelantan, with two cases involving a boy in Kota Baru and a girl in Pasir Mas today, while another case involving a girl in Pasir Mas occurred last Sunday. – Bernama, December 26, 2023