SEPANG, May 27 — Some 66 victims from 18 families were evacuated to a safe area following flash floods in two villages, in the district, at midnight.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport Fire and Rescue Station chief Khairuddin Jamaludin said of the total, 46 victims from 13 families were from Kampung Salak Tinggi, while 20 victims from five families were from Kampung Giching.
“The floods occurred at about 8 pm last night and the victims were transferred to the Kampung Salak Tinggi and Kampung Giching Community Halls.
“Both evacuation centres were opened at midnight,” he said when contacted, here today.
However, the victims have started to return home in stages since this morning after the water levels in their respective areas began to recede. — Bernama
