Flood Situation in Malaysia Worsens, Thousands Evacuated

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The flood situation in Malaysia continues to worsen, with thousands of people evacuated to temporary relief centres (PPS) and permanent evacuation centres (PPK). In Sabah, the State Disaster Management Committee (JPBN) has reported that 2,468 flood victims from 656 families are currently being sheltered in 19 PPS and one PPK in Beaufort. The number of flood victims has also increased in Perak, with 397 victims from 91 families being sheltered in five PPS. In Selangor, the number of flood victims has risen to 146 from 44 families, with three PPS now open.

Key Takeaways:

  • A total of 2,468 flood victims from 656 families are being sheltered in Sabah, with 19 PPS and one PPK in Beaufort.
  • The number of flood victims in Perak has increased to 397 from 91 families, with all victims being sheltered in five PPS.
  • The Perak Department of Irrigation and Drainage reported that the water level at Sungai Slim in Slim River has exceeded the danger level, rising to 26.02 metres.
  • The Malaysian Meteorological Department has forecasted that several districts in Perak will experience storms and rain from morning through to evening.
  • In Selangor, the number of flood victims has increased to 146 from 44 families, with three PPS now open.
  • The relief centres in Selangor include Sekolah Kebangsaan Sungai Serai, Dewan Orang Ramai Hulu Bernam, and Dewan Serbaguna Kampung Sekolah Sungai Selisik.
  • In Negeri Sembilan, 74 victims from 20 families are currently housed at the Sekolah Kebangsaan Jimah Lama PPS in Port Dickson.
  • The State Civil Defence Force director in Negeri Sembilan reported that the increase in the number of victims is attributed to stagnant floodwaters around their homes, which are situated near the river.
  • Since the landslides began last Friday, 12 lives have been lost, including five children.

Statistics:

  • 2,468 flood victims from 656 families are being sheltered in Sabah.
  • 397 flood victims from 91 families are being sheltered in Perak.
  • 146 flood victims from 44 families are being sheltered in Selangor.
  • 74 victims from 20 families are being housed at the Sekolah Kebangsaan Jimah Lama PPS in Port Dickson.
  • The water level at Sungai Slim in Slim River has exceeded the danger level, rising to 26.02 metres.
  • 12 lives have been lost since the landslides began last Friday.

Sources:

  • BERNAMA News Agency, 16 Sep 2025
  • State Disaster Management Committee (JPBN), Sabah
  • Perak JPBN Secretariat
  • Perak Department of Irrigation and Drainage
  • Malaysian Meteorological Department
  • Welfare Department (JKM)
  • State Civil Defence Force, Negeri Sembilan