Source: The Star Online
Road access to the coastal town of Mersing was restricted as severe floods hit Johor, with the number of displaced persons rising to more than 9,000 on Monday (Dec 16).
At Kampung Haji Mohd Jambi – about 70km away from Mersing – locals said the main road Jalan Jemaluang heading towards the coastal town had been cordoned off for the past two days, forcing motorists to turn back.
Other roads in the area were also closed off.
Local authorities have closed off the roads heading towards Mersing in Johor because of flooding. (Photo: CNA/Zhaki Abdullah)
Recent floods have affected large parts of Johor, stretching from Segamat in the north to Johor Bahru in the south, with more than 9,000 displaced residents relocated to 91 relief centres spread across the state.
According to figures from local authorities, the worst hit region was Kota Tinggi, where more than 2,600 people were evacuated.
