State gov't and several federal agencies are providing assistance, including preparing meals for breaking fast and sahur.
Some 120 flood victims from 23 families are still housed at two relief centres opened in Tasek Gelugor and Butterworth until 7pm this evening.
Penang Welfare, Caring Society and Environment Committee chairman Phee Boon Poh said the evacuees were still unable to return to their homes because of the floods. “They comprised 26 men, 22 women, 17 boys, 17 girls, two baby boys and a baby girl,” he said when contacted. While 35 evacuees from seven families were still at the relief centre in Dewan Kampung Tok Sani, Butterworth near Tasek Gelugor.
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