Malaysia

More than 4,500 displaced by Kelantan floods

Sungai Golok in Pasir Mas has reached danger level of nearly 10m.

Updated 2 years ago · Published on 04 Dec 2023 10:35AM

More than 4,500 displaced by Kelantan floods
More than 4,500 people have sought shelter from floods as the northeast monsoon hits Kelantan. – The Vibes file pic, December 4, 2023.

THE number of flood evacuees in Kelantan rose to 4,530 people as of 8am today, compared to 4,398 people last night.

According to the Social Welfare Department’s Info Bencana portal, the evacuees are taking shelter at 12 relief centres in Pasir Mas and Tanah Merah.

The bulk of the evacuees are housed in 17 shelters in Pasir Mas.

In Tanah Merah, the Padang Kijang community centre is housing 19 people.

The Public InfoBanjir portal reported that Sungai Golok in Pasir Mas has reached the danger level of nearly 10m while Sungai Golok in Kuala Jambu, Tumpat is at the alert level of 2.3m). – Bernama, December 4, 2023.

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