Why did Terengganu’s evacuee count increase from 196 to 199?

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Terengganu Flood Evacuee Numbers Saw a Slight Increase

The number of individuals displaced by floods in Terengganu saw a marginal rise from 196 people to 199 people between last night and this morning. This increase involved an additional family seeking shelter, bringing the total to 53 families.
Expansion of Relief Centres

As of 8am, the state had established seven temporary relief centres across six districts to accommodate those affected by the rising waters. These centres are located in Kuala Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, Dungun, Kemaman, Besut, and Setiu.
Evacuee Distribution Across Districts

The majority of evacuees, 84 individuals, are currently housed in Kuala Terengganu. Kuala Nerus has the second-highest number of evacuees with 54 people, followed by Dungun with 24 and Kemaman with 23. Besut has 12 evacuees, and Setiu has two.
General Context of Flood Displacements

While the specific triggers for the increase in Terengganu were not detailed, such displacement events in Malaysia are typically exacerbated by continuous rainfall and the subsequent overflowing of major river systems. For instance, in Pahang, the report notes that Sungai Triang has surpassed its danger level, and other rivers are at warning levels, indicating a broader regional impact of weather patterns. The Meteorological Department's forecast of continued rain in several Pahang districts further underscores the ongoing weather challenges.

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