Flood Victims Rise as Heavy Rain Continues in Northern States*

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 — Flood victims in Kedah and Perlis have increased overnight, with Kedah seeing 3,655 people displaced across 24 relief centers. The worst-hit areas include Kota Setar, Kubang Pasu, Pokok Sena, and Pendang, where thousands of families remain affected.

In Perlis, the number of victims rose slightly to 519, with affected areas including Kampung Tok Kandang and Kampung Bakau. Meanwhile, Perak saw no change, with 136 people still at two relief centers in Kerian.

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued warnings of thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds in several northern states, including Kedah, Perlis, Penang, and parts of Perak, lasting until 11 am today.