news

Flash flood, landslide hit Pantai Remis

IPOH: A total of 48 people from 23 families at Kampung Sungai Batu, Pantai Remis have been evacuated following flash floods.

A Fire and Rescue Department spokesman said a distress call was received at 6.03pm Wednesday after water rose to 0.9m following a downpour.

"The victims are temporary seeking shelter at Dewan Orang Ramai Kampung Sungai Batu," he said.

In a separate incident, six families at the same village had a narrow escape following a landslide that uprooted trees that landed on their homes.

The same spokesman said the victims had been relocated to Pusat Dewan Orang Ramai Kampung Tebuk Yan 2, Pantai Remis.

Most Popular
Related Article
Says Stories