Flooding across three Malaysian states has left 1,538 people displaced this morning, officials said, as authorities monitor river levels and manage relief centres. The greatest concentration of evacuees is in Sarawak, while Pahang and Johor continue to record movement to temporary shelters.
Malaysia flood victims update
State disaster committees reported that Sarawak was sheltering 1,343 people from 342 families at 11 temporary evacuation centres. The state committee recorded a small rise in numbers since last night, with increases noted at Masjid Darul Istiqlaal in Kuching and SJKC Chung Hwa in Lawas. Nine other centres remained open, including Dewan Masyarakat Stapok and Dewan Serbaguna Taman Malihah.
In Pahang, the Department of Social Welfare’s Info Bencana portal showed that 83 people from 17 families were registered at the Sekolah Kebangsaan Ulu Atok temporary centre in Raub. That figure rose from 74 people from 15 families reported on the previous evening. The Department of Irrigation and Drainage’s river gauge network indicated that water levels at main river stations across Pahang remained below danger thresholds.
Johor has seen a decline in evacuees. The state disaster committee said 112 people from 31 families remained in five temporary centres in Segamat, down from 134 people from 36 families reported yesterday. The centres include Balai Raya Kampung Batu Badak, which hosted 40 people, Dewan Serbaguna Kampung Tasek, Balai Raya Kampung Sanglang, Balai Raya Kuala Paya and Dewan Serbaguna Kampung Tandong.
Authorities continue to track river levels. The Sungai Muar gauge at Buloh Kasap, Segamat surpassed the danger level with a reading of 8.53 metres, while Sungai Tekam at Jeti Sungai Tekam reached the alert level at 3.99 metres. Local officials have urged communities in low-lying areas to remain vigilant and follow instructions issued by district disaster management teams.
The Meteorological Department has not issued any thunderstorm warnings this morning, though Segamat reported rainfall and Johor Bahru and Mersing experienced overcast skies. Emergency services and volunteers are on standby to assist with further evacuations should conditions deteriorate.
Relief operations in Sarawak and Pahang are focused on providing basic necessities at evacuation centres, including bedding, food and medical checks. State committees have listed open centres and are coordinating with social welfare officers to register arrivals and assess needs. Local health teams have been deployed to monitor vulnerable evacuees, including children and the elderly.
Residents in affected districts are being advised to avoid travelling through flooded areas and to follow updates from official channels. The Department of Irrigation and Drainage and state disaster management agencies continue to publish river-level readings and advisories online. Community leaders and non-governmental groups have also mobilised to support families displaced by the floods.
Officials said the situation remains fluid and urged the public to heed evacuation orders promptly. Relief centres will remain open where required, and authorities said they would provide further updates as assessments continue.
Key Takeaways:
- 1,538 people are displaced across Pahang, Sarawak and Johor as of this morning.
- Sarawak shelters 1,343 evacuees in 11 temporary centres; Raub in Pahang houses 83 evacuees.
- Johor’s numbers fell to 112 across five evacuation centres despite local rivers reaching alert and danger levels.
- River gauges show Sungai Muar above danger at 8.53m and Sungai Tekam at 3.99m; no thunderstorm warnings issued.
