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Sri Gading flash flood victims up to 255 people as of 8pm

72 families currently seeking shelter, district disaster management committee says

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 16 Sep 2022 7:56AM

Sri Gading flash flood victims up to 255 people as of 8pm — According to reports, the flash floods in Sri Gading occurred following continuous heavy rain from 1.30am to 5.30am yesterday, coupled with a tidal surge at around 3am. – Bernama pic, September 16, 2022

BATU PAHAT – The number of flash flood victims in Sri Gading near here has risen to 255 people as of 8pm last night, compared to 204 recorded yesterday morning

According to a statement issued by the Batu Pahat District Disaster Management Committee, the additional evacuees came from Kg Baru Sri Gading, one of the five areas affected by the floods.

Currently, 72 families are seeking shelter at a school.

Residents from Taman Sri Panchor, Kg Sengkuang, Pekan Sri Gading and Kg Sri Tanjung are also affected due to the floods, said the committee.

The flash floods occurred following continuous heavy rain from 1.30am to 5.30am yesterday, coupled with a tidal surge at around 3am. – Bernama, September 16, 2022

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