Floods hit Kuala Terengganu after heavy rainfall since yesterday

KUALA TERENGGANU – Heavy rain in Terengganu since yesterday caused flooding in Kuala Terengganu, resulting in the evacuation of 50 victims from the district as of noon today.

State disaster management committee secretariat, in a statement today, said two flood relief centres were opened to accommodate the flood victims, who are from several locations in Chendering and Atas Tol.

The first centre was opened at about 7.15am today at SK Chendering to accommodate 33 victims from nine families, while the flood relief centre at SK Atas Tol housed 17 victims from four families, it said.

According to the secretariat, it is reported to be raining in all districts and more people are expected to be evacuated.

Based on the data shared by the Drainage and Irrigation Department at its website, publicinfobanjir.water.gov.my, the water level in Sg Nerus and Sg Chalok in Setiu, as well as Sg Tersat and Sg Telemong in Hulu Terengganu, has exceeded the danger level. – Bernama, December 9, 2022