KUALA KUBU BARU: The search and rescue operation for three victims of a water surge at Lata Jebus in Kampung Pertak near here has been extended to the Sungai Selangor Dam, about 3km from the scene.

Selangor Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations Ashrul Riezal Asbar said the search was focused along the Sungai Luit river flow from Lata Jebus towards the dam.

"The search radius has been expanded to the Sungai Selangor Dam, covering about 3km along Sungai Luit from the scene.

"To date, five of the eight victims reported swept away by strong currents have been found, while three are still missing," he said when met at the location.