Severe Flooding Displaces Over 37,000 Across Six Malaysian States

Heavy monsoon rains, intensified by La Niña, have caused widespread evacuations and significant damage in northern Malaysia, with Kelantan state hardest hit.

• More than 37,000 people have been evacuated to 322 temporary shelters in six Malaysian states due to severe flooding caused by torrential rains.
• Kelantan, the worst-affected state, accounts for over 30,000 displaced residents, with water levels rising to dangerous heights along the Golok River bordering Thailand.
• The northeast monsoon season, compounded by the La Niña weather phenomenon, is expected to bring continuous heavy rain through Friday, with red alert warnings issued in multiple states.
• Rescue efforts are underway, with federal and state agencies, coordinated by the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA), mobilized to ensure the safety and welfare of affected residents.
• Two fatalities have been reported due to electrocution, prompting authorities to shut down 17 electrical substations to prevent further incidents.

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