Flood victims in Kedah near 9k

The number of flood victims in Kedah has risen to 8,898 people from 2,871 families as of 8am today, up from 8,066 people reported last night.

According to the Social Welfare Department’s Info Bencana portal report, all evacuees are housed at 44 temporary relief centres across five districts.

Kota Setar recorded the highest number of flood victims, with 5,099, followed by Pendang (1,487)...