News Forum - Thousands evacuated in Malaysia as 7 states hit by more flooding

[Thaiger]

The number of people affected by severe flooding across Malaysia in recent weeks has risen to over 125,000. Flooding in 7 states yesterday saw thousands evacuated from their homes, according to the country’s National Disaster Management Agency. A Reuters report lists the affected states as Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, Johor, Malacca, Negeri Sembilan and Sabah, with 8,727 residents seeking shelter at 128 relief centres. Across the country, 125,490 people have been affected, with 117,700 having now returned to their homes. The east coast of Malaysia often experiences flooding during the monsoon season which runs from October to March. However, unprecedented heavy […]

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[Jason]

The Malaysian people have been hit hard with Covid and now flooding. Time for the government to get relief efforts moving.....now!

[HiuMak]

Really a bad start of the year for Malaysia, Covid and Flood

[oldschooler]

Thought they were protected by allah….maybe not then