Record Number of Flood Evacuees in Kedah
The current flood situation in Kedah has led to a total of 8,066 evacuees seeking refuge in 41 temporary relief centres as of 8pm on Saturday. This marks a slight increase from the earlier reported 8,022 evacuees from 2,568 families at 4pm.
Affected Districts and Evacuation Numbers
- Evacuees from 2,582 affected families are from five districts in the state:
- Kota Setar: 4,291 evacuees
- Pendang: 1,483 evacuees
- Kubang Pasu: 1,349 evacuees
- Pokok Sena: 796 evacuees
- Bandar Baharu: 147 evacuees
Dangerous Water Levels in Rivers
The Irrigation and Drainage Department’s Public Infobanjir website has identified five rivers in the state currently at dangerous water levels:
- Sungai Padang Terap in Kepala Batas
- Sungai Bata in Kampung Bata in Kubang Pasu
- Sungai Anak Bukit in Taman Aman
- Sungai Anak Bukit at the TAR Bridge
- Sungai Kedah at the Lebuhraya Bridge, Kota Setar
Flood Situation in Perak
In Perak, the State Disaster Management Committee Secretariat reported that 27 people from five families are still accommodated at the relief centre at Changkat Lobak in Kerian as of 8pm.
Water Levels in Bukit Merah Reservoir
The state Irrigation and Drainage Department highlighted that the Bukit Merah reservoir in Kerian is currently at the warning level, with the water level reaching as high as 9.08m.
Stay tuned for more updates on the flood situation in these areas.
Analysis:
The detailed information provided above showcases the severity of the flood situation in Kedah and Perak, with thousands of individuals displaced and key rivers reaching dangerous water levels. This not only impacts the lives and safety of those affected but also raises concerns about infrastructure and the environment. It is crucial for authorities and communities to work together to address these challenges and ensure the well-being of all residents.