In Hilir Perak, the number of evacuees at Dewan Serbaguna Padang Tembak rose to 103 from 31 families. At the same time, although there are no more victims taking shelter at Dewan Majlis Perbandaran Teluk Intan, the centre has not been officially closed.

“MBI sentiasa cakna dengan bencana yang menimpa rakyat Selangor. Diharap bantuan ini sedikit sebanyak dapat meringankan beban mangsa,” katanya seperti dilaporkan media rasmi kerajaan negeri pada Ahad.

Menurutnya, pengguna dijangka menerima bekalan air secara berperingkat bermula pada 3 pagi, 6 Jun setelah kerja-kerja berkenaan siap dan seterusnya apabila sistem agihan utama bekalan air distabilkan.

Amirudin said it was with a sense of compassion and care on the part of the government that the scheme was first initiated over 10 years ago.

He is confident that the process could be completed according to schedule as the state government is cooperating and the contractor has experience resolving land acquisition issues in three East Coast states, namely Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang.