Several new temporary relief centres have also been opened in flood-hit states.

In Negeri Sembilan, the number of flood victims evacuated in Jelebu increased to 166 from 49 families at 8am today, from 162 people from 47 families last night.

The victims are from Kampung Telekong, Kampung Chennah, Kampung Juntai, Kampung Simpang Durian and Kampung Jerang.

In Selangor, the number of flood victims evacuated to a temporary relief centre in Kuala Selangor more than doubled to 293 at 8am from 133 last night.

Selangor Fire and Rescue Department director Norazam Khamis said continuous heavy rain since yesterday afternoon had caused Sungai Buloh to overflow.

He said the Selangor Drainage and Irrigation Department had provided a pump to flush out the river water to prevent the situation from getting worse.

In Penang, the number of evacuees rose to 124 this morning from 31 last night. Two more relief centres were opened in Seberang Perai Tengah.

In Perak, the number of flood victims in Kerian rose to 112 this morning from 84 yesterday. The victims, from 26 families, are being housed at a temporary relief centre at SK Changkat Lobak.

It was reported that a landslide had affected three houses and claimed the life of a senior citizen. Selama district police chief Mohd Sabri Saad identified the victim as Hanudin Bahazim, 60.

He said the landslide occurred at about 6pm and was believed to have been triggered by heavy rain.

In Johor, 55 flood victims from 13 families are still housed at two temporary relief centres in Batu Pahat.