Monday October 1, 2012
Floodwaters receding in Pendang
ALOR SETAR: The flood situation in 10 villages in Pendang is improving with the floodwaters receding.
However, 206 people from 57 families, who took refuge at Pusat Rakan Sukan, Tanah Merah here, were not allowed to go home yet, said Pendang Civil Defence Department chief Mohd Izudin Inusneah Monday.
He said the victims were from Bonggol Kambing, Hampar Kanan, Pondok Hampar, Bonggol Besi, Sukamari, Alor Punti, Pondok Haji Husin, Tanjung Radin, Tanah Merah Dalam and Lubuk Gajah.
The water level reading at Sungai Pendang at 11 am dropped to 2.7 meters from 2.85 meters Sunday, he added. - Bernama
What: Floodwaters recending
Where: Pendang
When: Sunday
Who: 206 people from 57 families
Why: Flood situation is receding
How: Water level reading dropped from 2.85 meters to 2.7 meters
Element of Newsworthy: Consequence
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