The number of flood victims in Terengganu rose to 5,918 people tonight, compared with 5,152 people earlier this afternoon (4pm).

According to a report from the National Security Council (NSC) Terengganu, the number of victims in Kuala Terengganu increased to 1,020 individuals from 917 reported in the afternoon.

In Dungun, a total 2,459 people were affected by floods, with 1,596 in Kemaman, 599 in Hulu Terengganu, 186 in Besut, 36 in Marang, and 22 in Setiu, involving 1,150 families.

As of now, 58 relief centres have been opened around the state with 19 in Dungun, 17 in Kemaman, nine in Hulu Terengganu, six in Kuala Terengganu, four in Besut, two in Setiu and one in Marang.

Terengganu is currently facing occasional heavy downpours and strong winds.