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Flood victims surge in Kedah, Penang, and Perlis as eight rivers in Kedah exceed danger levels. 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 — The number of flood victims relocated to temporary relief centres in Kedah & Penang has risen this morning, with Perlis also opening its relief centres in response to the growing number of flood-affected individuals.
Malaysia. Flood victims surge in Kedah, Penang, Perlis as 8-rivers in Kedah exceed danger levels. Flood victims surge in Kedah, Penang, and Perlis as eight rivers in Kedah exceed danger levels

The flood situation in Kampung Padang Luar, Kubang Pasu, Kedah, September 17, 2024. — Bernama pic 



In Kedah, the number of victims has surged to 2,194 as of 8 am, up from 675 reported at 5pm yesterday. State Social Welfare Department director Datuk Zulkhairi Zainol Abidin said these victims, from 388 families across six districts — Kubang Pasu, Pendang, Kulim, Pokok Sena, Kuala Muda and Kota Setar, have been moved to 11 relief centres.

“Pokok Sena has been the hardest hit, with 1,000 victims from 173 families relocated to two newly opened centres yesterday. In Pendang, 678 victims from 43 families have been moved to a relief centre that also opened yesterday.
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