Flash floods hit Kampung Iboi

Kampung Iboi Village Development and Security Committee (JPKK) chairman Abu Hassan Samah said heavy rains began at 5 pm and continued for around two hours, causing the water level of Sungai Kupang to rise.

"This time's flash floods are similar to the first incident, just that the impact isn't that severe.

"There are residents who have evacuated and a temporary relief centre has been opened at Dewan Kampung Padang Empang but the number of evacuees has not been confirmed," he told Bernama here yesterday.

According to him, the rain has stopped at the village as of 9 pm but they believe it is still raining in the Gunung Inas area.

"Residents in low-lying areas have and are evacuating to the centre over concerns that things might get worse.

"I was informed that there is timber drifting about and due to the high water level and strong currents, no one is permitted to enter the flood area for their own safety," he added.

The Baling Civil Defence Force spokesman confirmed the incident and said they were still in the midst of gathering information.