Johor opens 2 flood evacuation centres 02 Jan 2021 / 07:55 H. Pix for representational purpose only.
JOHOR BAHRU: Two temporary evacuation centres were opened here to accommodate 314 flood victims from 70 families after several areas were hit by flash floods following more than eight hours of heavy rain beginning early Friday (1 Jan) morning.
The two relief centres are Sekolah Agama Kampung Cahaya Baru, Masai and Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Batu 10 in Skudai.
Pasir Gudang Fire and Rescue Station operations commander Ibrahim Omar said 226 flood victims from Kampung Sentosa Damai, Masai were moved to Sekolah Agama Kampung Cahaya Baru after the area was inundated by floodwaters up to three metres.