news

Families living next to Terengganu coastline evacuated due to high waves

KUALA TERENGGANU: Twenty nine people from four families were evacuated from their homes following huge waves and high tide near Kampung Tengah Mengabang Telipot here tonight.

Terengganu Civil Defence Department Lt Ahmad Kamal Hakim said the four houses, located along the coastline, were hit by huge waves which started at 9pm.

Ahmad Kamal said all the evacuees are now seeking shelter at their relatives' homes nearby.

It was learnt that the department's officers were at the scene to monitor the situation.

Most Popular
Related Article
Says Stories