Flood conditions in Perak continue to deteriorate rapidly, with the number of evacuees surging past the 4,000 mark early this morning.
According to Sin Chew Daily, as of 8am, a total of 4,345 victims from 1,378 families have been relocated to 43 temporary relief centres (PPS) across the state, according to the latest update from state authorities.
What began as 3,726 victims at 10pm last night climbed sharply within hours — rising to 4,214 evacuees at 4am, then to 4,221 at 6am, before recording another jump of 124 people from 32 families by 8am.
Manjung worst-hit district
Eight districts have been affected, with Manjung suffering the most severe impact.
- Manjung: 15 PPS, 1,830 evacuees from 545 families
- Kinta (Central Perak): 9 PPS, 846 evacuees from 274 families
- Lower Perak: 6 PPS, 681 evacuees from 220 families
- Bagan Datuk: 4 PPS, 598 evacuees from 197 families
- Muallim: 3 PPS, 167 evacuees from 48 families
- Larut, Matang & Selama: 2 PPS, 152 evacuees from 52 families
- Kuala Kangsar: 1 PPS, 41 evacuees from 68 families
- Hulu Perak (Matang Pelang): 1 PPS, 3 evacuees from the same family
Images released by the Perak Civil Defence Force show officers deploying boats to rescue families trapped in submerged homes.
Rain expected despite red alert lifted
Although the red-level warning for Perak has been lifted, the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) warns that rain is still expected today, especially in the afternoon.
Two districts — Kerian and Larut, Matang & Selama — remain under an orange (severe) weather alert, signalling potential flash floods in low-lying and riverside areas.
Meanwhile, Upper Perak and Manjung are under yellow (alert) status due to lighter but persistent rainfall.
Authorities confirmed that all river levels statewide remain below danger thresholds, but with rain forecasted for all 12 districts, residents have been urged to stay vigilant.
Statewide Efforts Ongoing
Perak now has 43 relief centres operating simultaneously — one of the highest numbers recorded this monsoon season.
Disaster response teams, including the Civil Defence Force, Fire and Rescue Department, and police, continue to assist with evacuations as floodwaters show no signs of receding.
Residents are advised to follow the latest updates from MetMalaysia and heed instructions from emergency personnel as the situation develops.
