Malaysia: Fifty dead in catastrophic floods that hit seven states

A total of seven states Malaysia They were hit by catastrophic floods, with fifty people losing their lives, two missing and thousands more forced to flee their homes.

According to the Malaysian National Center for Disaster Management, the states of Kelandan, Terengganu, Pahang, Johor, Malacca, Negeri Cebilan and Saba were affected by the floods, with 8,727 people taking refuge in 128 .

A total of 125,490 people have been displaced by the floods nationwide, of whom 117,700 have returned to their homes.

Floods are common on the east coast of Malaysia during the annual monsoon season between October and March, but unprecedented heavy rains began on December 17, causing thousands to flee their homes as endurance tests were carried out. emergency services.

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