JOHOR BARU: The number of flood victims in Johor continues to rise with the latest figures surpassing the 9,000 mark with Muar the latest district to be hit.
Previously, the number of flood victims in Johor as at 4pm Wednesday (March 1) was 7,981 victims.
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The State Disaster Management Committee said as at 8pm, there were currently 9,162 victims relocated to 90 temporary relief centres in nine districts.
“Segamat is the worst hit district with 2,570 victims while Johor Baru has 1,888 victims, Kota Tinggi (1,654), Kluang (1,418), Muar (963), Kulai (713), Pontian (56), Mersing (44), and Tangkak (22).
“Rivers in Segamat, Tangkak, Batu Pahat, Kluang, Kulai, Johor Baru and Kota Tinggi are already passing the dangerous level," the statement also read.
