JOHOR BARU – The number of flash flood victims in two districts of Johor increased to 222 as of 4pm today, compared to 194 people recorded this morning.
In a statement, the district disaster management committee said a total of 97 victims from 21 families are still at a relief centre that opened in SK Sg Suloh in Batu Pahat.
The committee, however, said a relief centre in Pontian was closed after the victims housed at Sekolah Agama Kayu Ara Pasong returned to their homes since flood waters had receded.
“So far, four relief centres are still operating. The two in Batu Pahat are Sekolah Agama Seri Bengkal and SK Bintang Peserai, while in Pontian, Pusat Kokurikulum Johor, Sg Tempayan is operating,” it said.
According to the committee, seven areas in Johor were reported to be affected by flash floods following heavy rain from 6.30am yesterday.
The areas are Kg Seri Bengkal, Kg Bintang Peserai, Kg Dalam; Kg Sg Suloh; Kg Sg Suloh Besar, Kg Patah Pedang di Batu Pahat; and Kg Sg Mulih, Pekan Nenas di Pontian. – Bernama, September 26, 2022
