Floods Displace Thousands In Malaysia, Over 3,500 Evacuated So Far
NDTV
Flash floods appeared in many parts of the country as continuous heavy rain since early Friday swamped urban areas and cut off access to major highways.
Thousands of people in Malaysia have been displaced by floods caused by two days of heavy rain, officials said Saturday, promising swift efforts to evacuate those in need.
Flash floods appeared in many parts of the country as continuous heavy rain since early Friday swamped urban areas and cut off access to major highways.
The tropical Southeast Asian nation often experiences stormy weather at year's end, with seasonal flooding regularly causing mass evacuations.
More than 3,500 people were evacuated in the country's richest state of Selangor, its chief minister Amirudin Shari said, as he noted the "abnormal" weather.
