Flash flood victims in Perak decrease, some shelters close


IPOH: The total count of flash flood victims in Perak has reduced, with 1,013 individuals still taking refuge at evacuation centres.

The State Disaster Management Committee Secretariat said that two shelters - SK Kerunai and SK Pahit in Hulu Perak - have been closed and some evacuees at SK Kuala Slim in Muallim were allowed to return home at 2pm.

Uh-oh! Daily quota reached.


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