Floods: More than 650 evacuated as situation worsens in Kedah

Civil Defence personnel carrying out patrols in flood-hit areas of Kubang Pasu on Tuesday (Sept 17). - Photo: Bernama

JITRA: The number of flood victims in Kedah has increased significantly, with 675 people evacuated to nine temporary evacuation centres (PPS) after floodwaters inundated their homes as of 5pm Tuesday (Sept 17).

Kedah Social Welfare Department (JKM) director Datuk Zulkhairi Zainol Abidin said the victims comprised 159 families from four districts - Kubang Pasu, Pendang, Kulim, and Pokok Sena.