ALOR SETAR: Flood waters in Kedah and Perlis are expected to recede after the high tide phenomenon ends on Monday, said Civil Defence Force director-general Datuk Azmy Yahya. He said that although the number of evacuees currently at relief centres in Kedah and Perlis was rising, flood waters in both states were already receding. "They are, however, receding at a slow pace due to the high tide phenomenon. But we forecast that the flood situation will improve after the high tide phenomenon ends on Monday. As of 8am Sunday, Perlis and Kedah recorded a total 4,443 victims from 1,325 families, placed at 37 relief centres.

Source: The Star September 24, 2017 06:00 UTC