Floods submerge towns and villages in Malaysia, forcing mass evacuations

Floods submerge towns and villages in Malaysia, forcing mass evacuations

Heavy rain and severe flooding in Malaysia have forced over 26 000 people to evacuate their homes, as rivers continue to rise above their danger marks. The southern state of Johor has been the worst hit, with more than 25 000 people moved to relief centers in schools and community halls. The country is experiencing its sixth episode of continuous heavy rain from the annual monsoon season that started in November, and the Meteorological Department has warned that the situation may continue until April.

Severe flash floods hit Malacca, Malaysia

Severe flash floods hit Malacca, Malaysia

Heavy rains triggered severe flash floods in Malacca, Malaysia, on Saturday, March 6, 2021. As a result, roads were paralyzed and many vehicles were swept away. Heavy rains fell for about an hour on Saturday, washing away vehicles. No injuries were reported as the…

Worst flooding in 50 years leaves 6 dead, 50 000 displaced in Malaysia

Worst flooding in 50 years leaves 6 dead, 50 000 displaced in Malaysia

At least six people lost their lives and more than 50 000 were displaced after monsoon rains hit Malaysia's east coast, triggering the area's worst flooding in half a century, authorities reported Saturday, January 9, 2021. Heavy rains continued to slam the…

Severe floods damage thousands of homes in Indonesia and Malaysia

Severe floods damage thousands of homes in Indonesia and Malaysia

Heavy rainfall has been affecting parts of Malaysia and Indonesia over the past couple of days, causing floods that damaged thousands of homes. In Indonesia, the affected provinces were Aceh and North Sumatra on the island of Sumatra. Floodwater was reportedly…