The number of flood evacuees in Johor has increased, while a drop was recorded in Malacca and the situation remained unchanged in Pahang as of 8am today.

In Johor, the number of evacuees rose to 45,218, compared to 43,856 recorded at 8pm yesterday, with 174 relief centres still operating in six districts so far.

The State Disaster Management Committee, in a statement, said Batu Pahat was...