IPOH, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- A temporary relief centre was opened at Dewan Changkat Larah, Kamunting, in the Larut, Matang and Selama district tonight following flash floods in Changkat Larah.
Larut, Matang and Selama District Disaster Management Committee chairman Mohd Nasrul Menhat said the relief centre was opened at 8.30 pm.
"We request the coordination, assistance, and cooperation of all departments and agencies regarding this matter," he said in a brief statement tonight.
In a separate statement, the Larut, Matang and Selama District Civil Defence Force (APM) Operational Control Centre (PKOD) reported that flooded or inaccessible areas include the main roads of Taman Larah Damai and Taman Lela.
The total number of evacuees has yet to be ascertained.
According to the PKOD, river levels remain high following continuous heavy rainfall since this afternoon, whilst current weather conditions indicate light rain.
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