It was a double blow for six homeowners in Kampung Tersang, Rantau Panjang, Pasir Mas, who were not only hit by the floods but also lost their homes.

Che Hasniza Che Omar, 45, said she was heartbroken when she discovered that the heritage house she had been occupying for over 27 years was destroyed by swift floodwaters last Sunday when she was at the Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Tok Deh Temporary Relief Centre (PPS).

“My family and I moved to...