ALOR STAR – The number of flood evacuees currently housed at the temporary relief centre in Langkawi district has increased to 62 people as of noon compared with 49 people recorded yesterday.
Langkawi Civil Defence Force (APM) officer Capt. Ahmad Shahfikri Darus said all evacuees from 18 families were housed at Dewan Syifak, Padang Matsirat which has been open since Sunday evening.
“A total of 28 adult men, 22 adult women and 12 children are placed in the relief centre.
“Among the affected areas in Langkawi are Kg Teluk Yu, Kg Sungai Itau, Kampung Kilim, Tanjung Rhu, Kg Tua, Kg Pasir Hitam and Kg Telaga Ayer Hangat,” he said in a statement today.
He added that among other locations affected by the floods are Tabika Kemas Pasir Hitam, Jalan Kelubi, SK Pulau Tuba, Jalan Penarak, Kampung Belanga Pecah, SK Seri Lagenda, Simpang Tiga Nyior Cabang, Kg Padang Gong and Jalan Kedawang.
“Among the agencies involved in assisting evacuees at the relief centre are the APM, Social Welfare Department, Health Ministry and the Royal Malaysia Police,” he said. – Bernama, October 19, 2022
