JOHOR BARU – The number of flood evacuees taking shelter at three relief centres in Segamat remains at 77 people from 24 families as of 8am today.
Johor Health and Environment Committee chairman R.Vidyananthan, in a statement said 74 victims were housed at the relief centre at Sekolah Agama Gemereh while the rest were placed at Balairaya Gemereh, Batu Badak.
He said Dewan Serbaguna Jalan Genuang would be used if flood victims were placed under a home surveillance order.
Vidyananthan advised residents living near Sg Bekok, Bekok Dam in Batu Pahat, to remain vigilant as the river’s water level is still at the alert level.
He added that the weather in the state is reported to be sunny, including in the flood-hit districts. – Bernama, January 16, 2022
