Flood evacuees rise as east coast situation worsens

The flood situation in the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia has worsened, with more victims being evacuated to temporary relief centres (PPS).

In Terengganu, the number of flood evacuees rose to 972 people from 246 families as of 4.30pm yesterday compared to 275 people from 81 families at 8am the same day.

There was a significant increase in Kemaman, with 824 flood victims from 199 families compared to 203 people from 56 families in the same period...