Environment news in Jalan Kamunting Taiping Perak

1. Flood in Larut Matang and Selama: 76 evacuees at Dewan Changkat Larah relief centre

   9 hours ago Astro Awani Dewan Changkat Larah, Kamunting, Perak 6 km

   Seventy-six people from 24 families are sheltering at a temporary relief centre at Dewan Changkat Larah in Kamunting, Larut Matang and Selama, Perak, after flooding. The number rose from 69 at 4am to 76 at 8am, with evacuees from Taman Larah Damai, Kampung Changkat, Taman Lela and Taman Kamunting Mutiara.

2. Pulau Burung landfill in Nibong Tebal catches fire again

   4 days ago Harian Metro Tapak Pelupusan Sampah Pulau Burung, Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang 42.9 km

   A fire broke out at the Pulau Burung solid waste landfill in Nibong Tebal, Penang, late last night. The blaze covered an area of about 36 metres by 27 metres and was brought under control at 12.30am before being fully extinguished around 5am. Seventeen firefighters from four stations were involved, and no casualties were reported.