November 1, 2026

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Kerian Flood Situation Improves As Relief Centre Registrations Drop To 18 Victims

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IPOH, Nov 1  – Flood conditions in Perak’s Kerian district showed signs of improvement on Sunday, November 1, 2026, with the total number of displaced residents declining to 18 individuals from seven families as of 8:00 AM.

This marks a decrease from Saturday’s report of 25 victims from nine families.

The Perak State Disaster Management Committee Secretariat (JPBN) confirmed that all remaining flood evacuees are currently housed at the Sekolah Kebangsaan Titi Serong temporary relief centre (PPS).

The affected residents, who originate from housing areas in Taman Aman Sejahtera and Taman Desa Aman 1, have been seeking shelter at the relief facility since last Thursday.

In a separate weather update, the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) forecasted afternoon thunderstorms across most districts in Perak today, with the exception of Kerian, Manjung, and Bagan Datuk.

Evacuation Metrics, Relief Centre Operations, and Weather Outlook

Key disaster response figures, relief operations, and regional weather forecasts include:

  • Evacuee Statistics: 18 individuals from seven families currently sheltered at SK Titi Serong PPS, down from 25 victims (nine families) recorded on Saturday.
  • Affected Residential Neighborhoods: Displaced residents hail from Taman Aman Sejahtera and Taman Desa Aman 1.
  • Evacuation Duration: Shelter operations at SK Titi Serong have been active since Thursday.
  • Regional Weather Forecast: MetMalaysia predicts afternoon thunderstorms across Perak districts, excluding Kerian, Manjung, and Bagan Datuk.

–NMT