Tragic Losses in Kelantan
The flood death toll has risen to six, with the latest casualties being two elderly men in Machang, Kelantan, who tragically drowned while tending to livestock. This adds to the mounting losses caused by the devastating floods.
Decline in Nationwide Flood Victim Count
Nationwide, the total number of flood victims has dropped to 140,896 as of 8 PM, down from 148,024 earlier in the day. While the decrease offers a glimmer of hope, many states remain deeply affected by the ongoing crisis.
Floods Impact Perak and Pahang
Perak has reported 130 victims from 36 families, who were evacuated to 10 relief centres across several districts. In Pahang, the situation has worsened, with 1,230 victims from 421 families, particularly in Raub, where the damage has been severe.
Kelantan Victims See Decrease
In Kelantan, the number of evacuees has decreased to 88,742. However, major rivers continue to exceed dangerous water levels, hampering recovery efforts and posing an ongoing threat to many communities.