IPOH, Jan 25 (Bernama) -- The district of Larut Matang and Selama was hit by floods this morning, forcing 42 victims from 15 families to seek shelter at the temporary relief centre (PPS) at Dewan Orang Ramai Simpang Halt.
The Perak State Disaster Management Committee Secretariat, in a statement, said the flooding was caused by continuous heavy rain for an hour, which led to several areas in Kampung Simpang Halt being inundated.
"Monitoring showed rising water levels, prompting the opening of a PPS and the evacuation of residents," it said.
Meanwhile, Sungai Bidor in Changkat Jong, Hilir Perak, has reached the alert level of 3.25 metres compared to the normal level of 2.00 metres.
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