KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 — The number of flood victims in Perak recorded a slight increase while the situation in Selangor continued to show a downward trend, with a total of 654 people still sheltering at temporary relief centres (PPS) as of this morning.

In PERAK, the situation in Hilir Perak saw the number of victims increase to 439 people from 130 families this morning, compared with 414 people from 123 families yesterday evening.

The State Disaster Management Committee (JPBN) Secretariat said 277 victims from 84 families were housed at the Teluk Intan Municipal Council (MPTI) Rest House Hall PPS, while another 136 people from 39 families were taking shelter at the MPTI Langkap Hall.

Meanwhile, 26 storm victims from seven families remained at the Manjung Community Hall PPS, comprising residents of Pekan Beruas, Taman Beruas, Taman Desa, Perumahan Awam, Taman Seri Delima, Taman Limau Emas, Taman Anggerik, Kampung Kilang, Kampung Dendang and Kampung Paya Lima.