FLOOD conditions worsened across parts of Kelantan overnight, with the number of evacuees climbing to 1,599 by 8am today, up sharply from 836 last night.
Authorities confirmed that 648 families are now seeking shelter at 12 temporary relief centres in the flood-hit districts of Bachok, Kota Bharu and Tumpat.
Tumpat remains the hardest-hit, recording 629 evacuees from 267 families housed across two relief centres.
Bachok follows with 562 evacuees from 174 families at three centres, while Kota Bharu has taken in 402 people from 190 families accommodated at seven facilities.
In Kedah, a temporary evacuation centre was opened in Kulim last night after flash floods swept through five villages following hours of continuous rain. Kulim Civil Defence Officer Captain (PA) Amirul Aliff Ahmad said the Masjid Al Muhtadin relief centre began operating at 11.15pm.
He confirmed that evacuation efforts were ongoing, with villagers from the affected areas—Kampung Siam, Kampung Titi Tok Arus, Kampung Sarang Ayam, Kampung Padang Cina and Kampung Paya Serdang—still arriving for registration.
“The flood occurred due to continuous heavy rain since 6 p.m. yesterday,” he said., adding that rescue operations were being supported by the Fire and Rescue Department, the police and the Civil Defence Force. He urged residents to relocate immediately should floodwaters enter their homes.
Some 4,000 Malaysians Left Stranded In Hatyai
Meanwhile, approximately 4,000 Malaysians stranded in Hatyai and surrounding districts in Thailand’s Songkhla province have been reported safe, despite widespread flooding triggered by days of heavy rain.
Most are staying in multi-storey hotels, though some have experienced temporary power disruptions and limited access to food.
In a statement, the Foreign Ministry said the Malaysian Consulate-General in Songkhla and the Malaysian Embassy in Bangkok were closely monitoring conditions.
“The Consulate-General in Songkhla has activated its operations team to assist Malaysians who may be stranded or in need of help. The Consulate-General is also maintaining close communication with local authorities, hotels, and Malaysian community groups in the affected areas,” it said.
Thai Tourist Police and local authorities have been fully deployed to manage the situation. Weather conditions are expected to improve, with heavy rain forecast to ease by Sunday and floodwaters likely to recede by Monday.
The ministry advised Malaysians in affected areas to remain indoors where possible, comply with local directives and exercise caution.
Those who have yet to register with the Malaysian missions in Songkhla or Bangkok were urged to do so.
For assistance, Malaysians may contact the Consulate-General in Songkhla via its general line at +(66 74) 311 062, emergency lines at +(66 74) 316 274 or +(66 81) 990 1930, or additional support numbers at +(66 74) 324 004 or 312 353, or email [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).
The Malaysian Embassy in Bangkok may be reached at +66-2340-5720 for general matters, +66-2340-5731 or 5732 for consular services during office hours, +66-87-028-4659 for weekend and holiday emergencies, +66-2340-5721 for supplementary assistance, or via [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).
The Consulate-General had earlier advised Malaysians to postpone non-essential travel to southern Thailand due to the worsening floods.
Consul-General Ahmad Fahmi Ahmad Sarkawi said most southern provinces were now inundated following persistent heavy rainfall. - November 23, 2025
