40,000 Malaysians move out After Heavy Flooding

The Report Desk

Published: March 4, 2023, 04:23 PM

40,000 Malaysians move out After Heavy Flooding

Atleast 4dead and 40,000 people have been forced to leave their homes in southern Johor state due to heavy flooding.

Police said at least four people have died since Wednesday, including a man whose car was swept away by floodwaters and an elderly couple who drowned.

Nearly 41,000 people from six states, although mostly from Johor, have been evacuated to schools and community centres where food, water, and clothes were provided.

The rains that have already hit Malaysia hard, are expected to continue in the coming days, authorities said Saturday.

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