KOTA BARU: Sixteen families were forced to evacuate their homes in Pantai Pasir Kundur here last night after high waves and high water flooded their neighbourhood.
The families were evacuated about 9pm after the sea level rose, with waves as high as eight-metres slamming the shores where most of the houses were located.
The families were evacuated by the Fire and Rescue Department personnel in two trucks, as roads were not inaccessible to light vehicles.
The families are currently staying at SK Pantai Kundur until the water level returns to normal.
However, the weather forecast has cautioned of continuous strong wind and rain in the east coast states.
The adverse weather, which is also affecting Sabah and Sarawak, is expected to last until tomorrow.