GUA MUSANG, 5 November 2026 (The Capital Post) – A total of 16 people from two families were rescued after their homes were affected by rising floodwaters in Kampung Kundur, Jalan Kuala Betis, near Tropicana Aquarium, Gua Musang, early Wednesday morning.
Operations Commander Mohd Shukri Mohamed said the Fire and Rescue Department received an emergency call at 12.55 am on 4 November, prompting firefighters to be dispatched to the affected area.
The rescue team arrived at the scene at 1.10 am and found two houses affected by the floods.
According to Mohd Shukri, the first house accommodated five people, comprising three adult men, one adult woman and a baby boy.
The second house was occupied by 11 people, including an elderly man, nine adult men and one adult woman.
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He confirmed that all 16 individuals were safe and had sustained no injuries, although floodwaters surrounding their homes continued to rise.
Firefighters waded through the floodwaters using Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) and other safety equipment to assist residents in evacuating the affected area.
Mohd Shukri said the rescue team also gathered information about the incident and assessed the surrounding conditions before returning to the fire station after determining that the area was safe.
The operation concluded without any reported injuries among the affected residents – The Capital Post
