RM7 mln for 'quick win' solution to Batu Pahat's flood woes - Ahmad Zahid
The government has approved RM7 million as a 'quick win' solution to floods in Batu Pahat district, including the problem of stagnant floodwaters.
Tue Jan 31 2023
Slight drop in number of flood evacuees in Batu Pahat
The number of flood victims in the district dropped to 232 people as of 8 am today compared to 236 people yesterday.
Sat Sep 17 2022
Flash floods: Batu Pahat sees rise in number of evacuees
The number of flash flood victims in Batu Pahat district has risen slightly to 263 people as of 12 noon today compared with 255 people recorded last night.
Fri Sep 16 2022
Flash floods: 204 people still at PPS in Batu Pahat
According to a statement issued by the Batu Pahat District Disaster Management Committee, all the victims consisted of 57 families.
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