KOTA BARU: The flooding situation in Kelantan which began on Saturday has worsened, with evacuees recorded at 1,563 as of this morning.
According to the state’s flood portal, the victims, from 436 families, are taking shelter at 28 relief centres in the districts of Pasir Mas, Pasir Putih, Bachok, Tanah Merah, Machang, Kuala Krai and Kota Baru.
Meanwhile, four rivers in the state have risen to their warning level, while another has breached its danger mark as of 7am.
Sungai Golok in Rantau Panjang is continuing to rise, having breached its danger level following non-stop rain since Saturday.
It was recorded at 10.06m as of 7am, which is 1.06m above its danger level.
Other rivers which are above their warning marks are Sungai Galas in Dabong, which is at 35.05m (its warning level is 35m); Sungai Lebir in Tualang at 32.36m (warning level: 31m); Krai Steps at 23.05m (warning level: 22.50m) and Jenob at 22.57m (warning level: 22.50m).