KOTA BARU: Gua Musang today became the first district in the state to be hit by a third wave of flooding, following heavy rains in rural areas since Sunday.

The floods forced 296 victims from 73 families to be evacuated to two relief centres (PPS) in the district.

According to the state Welfare Department's website, the evacuees are taking shelter at SK Tengku Indra Petra 1 and Balai Raya Kampung Batu Papan.