How many families were displaced by the floods at their height?

Question

Accepted Answer

Terengganu's Monsoon Floods Displaced 11,757 Families at Peak

At their height, the first wave of monsoon floods in Terengganu displaced 11,757 families, impacting a total of 43,581 evacuees. The state has since fully recovered from this period of flooding, with the last temporary relief centre closing on December 6.
Peak Evacuee Numbers Recorded

The surge in flood victims occurred on the morning of December 1, when the number of evacuees reached its highest point. On this day, 43,581 individuals from 11,757 families were housed in 306 relief centres across the state.
Gradual Recovery Process

Following the peak on December 1, the number of evacuees began to decrease as weather conditions improved. Besut was the first district to report recovery on Tuesday, followed by Kemaman on Wednesday. Hulu Terengganu, Marang, Dungun, and Kuala Terengganu reported recovery on Thursday.
All Districts Affected

The floods, which began on the afternoon of November 19 in Kemaman, eventually spread to all eight districts in Terengganu. Kuala Terengganu was the last district to be impacted, bringing the total number of flood-affected districts to eight.
Fatalities Recorded

During this first wave of monsoon floods, two drowning incidents were recorded. Police confirmed these as flood-related fatalities.

Reading history

Hide →

This history is cleared when the page is closed.

How many families were displaced by the floods at their height?

Loading

Was this article helpful?

Helpful

Not helpful

Report an issue

1

0

0

Share with friends