Twenty-seven killed from floods in Malaysia
Malaysia: An estimated 70,000 people have been displaced in what is termed Malaysia’s worst floods, according to Al Jazeera.
According to reports of Malaysia’s state media, 27 people have been confirmed dead due to the worst floods in the country. “The Bernama news agency said on Wednesday that 20 of the deaths were recorded in Selangor state, which encircles Malaysia’s capital, Kuala Lumpur”, reported Al Jazeera.
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The floods were caused by continuous downpours over the weekend that resulted in an overflowing of river banks. According to reports, cities have become swamped with water.
Selangor which is known to be one of Malaysia’s most densely populated areas is reported to be the worst hit. Victims of the flooding have said that they have been stranded at home with barely anything to eat. According to Al Jazeera, a Shah Alam resident named Chan Yung stated, “We actually lost everything – our cars, our house. Everything [is] gone”.
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The evacuees have appealed to the government for support.
According to Al Jazeera’s Florence Looi, “The monsoon season is expected to last until February, so there’s potential for more rain and possibly more flooding to occur”.
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