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Malaysia floods affect 11,000 people across 7 states
Kelantan is the worst hit with over 9,600 people in relief centers as continuous monsoon rains cause flooding and landslides across seven Malaysian states, officials said.
- The National Disaster Management Agency reported on Nov 24 that more than 11,000 people have been affected by flooding across seven Malaysian states as of 6am local time.
- The Malaysian Meteorological Department had warned of severe continuous rain throughout the week for the East Coast and northern Peninsular Malaysia during the annual monsoon season.
- Kelantan registered the largest local toll, with 8,228 affected and 9,634 housed in 38 temporary relief centres, according to the Social Welfare Department Disaster Info site.
- Sixty temporary shelters have opened across affected states to house displaced people, while authorities urged residents to follow evacuation orders after a landslide stranded around 400 in Wang Kelian, Perlis.
- Bernama reported the toll rose to 13,782 as at 4pm on Nov 24, and the Kelantan Fire and Rescue Department said the situation remains under close watch due to forecasts of persistent rain.
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KUALA LUMPUR: The number of flood evacuees nationwide has climbed sharply to 16,201 people from 5,504 families, with Kelantan, Perak and Perlis recording rising trends as continuous heavy rain persists across multiple northern and east coast states.
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The flood situation in Malaysia remains severe, with 11,009 people from 3,839 families in seven states and 14 districts affected. 60 relief centres have been opened, and no deaths have been reported so far.
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