THE flood situation in Johor is improving as the number of evacuees drops to 338 people from 92 families housed in six temporary relief centres, as of 6am, compared with 440 people reported last night.

According to data from the National Disaster Management Agency’s National Disaster Command Centre three relief centres are in Kota Tinggi housing 84 victims, two in Mersing (170 people) and one in Kluang (84 people).

In Pahang, nine people from two families are being accommodated in a relief centre in Rompin, which has been open since midnight.

A survey by the Irrigation and Drainage Department found that four rivers are at dangerous levels. Sungai Endau Kluang, Johor, which recorded a reading of 14.51m, was on a downward trend, while Sungai Kelantan in Gua Musang, Kelantan (72.61m) was on an upward trend.

Sungai Arau in Perlis recorded a reading of 24.14m on an upward trend, while Sungai Batang Sadong in Serian, Sarawak (9.52m) was on a downward trend as of this morning.

Nadma also said that several areas in Pahang and Johor will experience bad weather due to continuous heavy rain until today. In Pahang, areas affected are Pekan and Rompin, while in Johor it involves Segamat, Kluang, Mersing, Kulai, Kota Tinggi and Johor Baru.

It added that 20 roads are closed due to flooding, damaged bridges and landslide incidents.

They include Jalan Durian Mentangau in Dungun, Terengganu; Jalan Pekan-Nenasi-Rompin in Pekan, Pahang; Jalan Mersing-Endau in Mersing, Johor; and Jalan Sungai Sam to Dabong in Jeli, Kelantan. – Bernama, January 7, 2024.