KUALA LUMPUR: The flood situation in Perak and Penang worsened this morning, with more evacuees placed at relief centres.
In Perak, 407 victims from 147 families were being housed at four relief centres in Larut, Matang and Selama as of 8am following floods at Kampung Changkat Ibol, Kampung Batu 9, Trong and Matang since yesterday.
The Malaysian meteorological department (MetMalaysia) has predicted thunderstorms in several districts this afternoon, followed by rain in the evening.
In Penang, the number of flood victims taking shelter at the SK Seri Penanti relief centre rose to 36, from 27 last night.
The relief centre was opened at 8.30pm yesterday following floods in the Kubang Semang area.