KULIM, Oct 19 — Two temporary relief centres in Kulim, which were opened to house flood victims yesterday, were fully closed at 2 pm today after all evacuees returned home.

Kulim District Civil Defence officer Captain (PA) Amirul Aliff Ahmad said the relief centres in Kampung Paya Tok Betok in Sungai Ular and Taman Sang Kancil in Lunas were closed at the same time.

The two centres had sheltered 158 victims from 45 families whose homes were affected by flash floods.

“The weather is currently cloudy, and residents are advised to remain vigilant and follow instructions from the authorities to evacuate to a relief centre immediately if flooding occurs.

“The Civil Defence personnel are on 24-hour standby to monitor the situation and assist affected residents,” he said when contacted by Bernama today.

Those in need of emergency assistance may contact the Kulim District Operations Control Centre at 04-4903746 or the emergency hotline 999.

Bernama earlier reported that several houses in Kampung Sungai Limau, Kampung Batu 5, Kampung Batu 6, and Kampung Paya Tok Betok were hit by flash floods following continuous heavy rain since 5 pm on Friday. — Bernama

 Malay Mail – Malaysia