KUALA LUMPUR — Heavy rainfall lasting nearly two hours triggered flash floods across several parts of Ipoh last night, forcing 26 residents to evacuate their homes and seek safety at a local mosque.
The downpour, which began yesterday evening, caused water levels to rise rapidly in low-lying residential areas, specifically affecting Kampung Manjoi and Kampung Tengku Hussein.
According to a spokesperson from the Kinta District Civil Defence Force (APM), a total of 10 families were displaced by the rising waters.
- Kampung Manjoi: 22 individuals from nine families were affected.
- Kampung Tengku Hussein: Four individuals from one family were forced to leave their residence.
While the situation is currently described as “under control,” the victims have been relocated to the Al-Ghufron Mosque in Manjoi as a precautionary measure.
Authorities confirmed that no official Temporary Relief Centres (PPS) have been activated yet due to the relatively small number of evacuees. However, emergency teams are remaining on high alert.
“The victims are currently sheltering at the mosque while we wait for the floodwaters to fully recede,” the APM spokesperson stated, adding that the city centre, Tawas, and Kepayang were also among the areas impacted by the flash floods.
The Kinta District APM is continuing to monitor water levels in the affected neighborhoods. Officials have advised residents in flood-prone areas to stay vigilant and prepare for immediate evacuation should weather conditions deteriorate or water levels rise again.
