Flood Situation Improves in Perak as Number of Evacuees Drops, One More PPS Closed

IPOH: The flood situation in Perak continues to improve, with the number of evacuees at temporary relief centers (PPS) steadily decreasing throughout the day.

The Perak Disaster Management Committee Secretariat reported that as of Tuesday evening (Dec 9), 202 victims from 62 families remain housed at four PPS across two districts, significantly lower than the 411 victims from 122 families recorded earlier in the morning.

A PPS at the Bagan Datuk Youth and Sports Community Hall, which had sheltered 142 victims from 45 families, was officially closed at 4pm following improved conditions in the affected areas.

At present, four PPS remain operational: two in Hilir Perak and two in Manjung.
In Hilir Perak, evacuees are located at Kampung Padang Tembak Multipurpose Hall and Hilir Perak IPD Multipurpose Hall. In Manjung, the active PPS are Sekolah Rendah Agama Rakyat Padang Serai, SK Kayan, Lekir

Authorities are continuing assessments and monitoring weather patterns as recovery efforts progress. The declining number of victims indicates that water levels are receding and communities are gradually returning home.