Floods: Three districts hit in Johor


JOHOR BARU: The flood situation in Johor has worsened, with three districts affected as of noon on Monday (Oct 7), from just one district less than 24 hours ago.

The three flood-hit districts are Kluang, Pontian, and Batu Pahat.

According to the state disaster management committee, a total of 891 people had been sent to temporary relief centres as of noon, up from 808 two hours earlier.

"A total of 11 relief centres have been opened to house the flood victims from 262 families.

"Kluang has eight relief centres, which is the most so far, while two centres have been opened in Pontian and one in Batu Pahat," the committee said in a statement.

It added that as of noon, the weather in eight out of the 10 districts in Johor was sunny, while skies over Pontian and Tangkak were cloudy.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Johor , Floods , Districts , Affected , Kluang , Pontian , Batu Pahat

Next In Nation

Asst bank manager cheated out of more than RM28,000 in online scam
Ministry launches Ops Pantau 2025 for Ramadan, Hari Raya Aidilfitri
Defence Minister visits French aircraft carrier CDG in South China Sea
(Photo Gallery) Ramadan bazaars pull in the crowds throughout the country
All 950 packs of subsidised local white rice snapped up within an hour at Kepala Batas Rahmah Madani sale
Second WWII bomb found in Kinarut safely detonated
PM extends aid to struggling Pahang fisherman's family
MP calls on Sarawak agency to prioritise Sibu’s water woes
Ramadan bazaar at Queen Street in Penang pulls in the crowd
MACC seizes RM170mil in foreign currency, gold worth RM7mil in graft probe involving Ismail Sabri

Others Also Read