KUANTAN: Pahang recorded an increase in flood victims overnight as more evacuees were moved to temporary evacuation centres (PPS) in nine districts.
As of 10am, the number of flood victims in the state rose to 39,598 from 10,670 families compared to 32,682 people last night.
Kuantan remains the worst-hit district with 21,777 victims from 5,699 families at 67 relief centres, followed by Temerloh with 8,390 people from 2,328 families in 70 relief centres, Lipis with 2,084 victims from 639 families at 35 evacuation centres, and Jerantut registered 1,983 victims from 535 families seeking shelter at 32 relief centres.
Raub has 1,771 victims from 509 families in 30 relief centres while Pekan has 1,192 victims from 316 families at 15 centres followed by Bentong with 1,044 victims from 271 families at two centres.
Maran saw improvements with 488 victims from 125 families at 15 relief centres compared to 596 victims last night while Bera had 869 victims from 248 families at 14 centres.
A state Civil Defence Force (APM) spokesman said water from upstream flowing towards the sea has submerged several low lying areas.
"There was no rain in Temerloh yesterday but one section of the town was inundated late yesterday after overflowing river waters spilled into the low-lying areas. Those living along the river (downstream) must be prepared to leave their homes in case it floods.
"At 8am today, the flood victims in Pahang were around 37,000 and now it has reached 39,000 … there might be a further increase. However, it depends on the weather and river water level," he said.
