A relief centre has opened at the Kampung Batu 5 community hall after heavy rain flooded several villages and major roads in Gua Musang, according to APM

GUA MUSANG: A relief centre has been activated to accommodate residents affected by flooding in several villages and along major roads in Gua Musang following heavy rain from last night until early today.

Civil Defence Force (APM) said in a statement that a relief centre had been opened at the Kampung Batu 5 community hall after heavy rain caused river levels to rise, flooding surrounding areas.

It said that as at 8.30 am, rescue teams were still evacuating residents, while the number of evacuees at the relief centre was still being verified.