JOHOR BARU: Eleven people from two families in Kampung Sri Gambut in Pontian were evacuated to a relief centre after their houses were flooded.

       The Pontian District Disaster Management Committee secretariat said the flood victims were moved to the relief centre at SK Melayu Raya at 9.30am yesterday.

       “Two hours of heavy rain from 3.30am caused several houses in Kampung Sri Gambut to be flooded.

       “The weather in the area was reported to be still overcast,” it said in a statement, according to Bernama.