Devastating Flood in Malaysia Causes 4 Dead As 40,000 Evacuates

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Kota Tinggi, Malaysia's Johor state, on March 4, 2023. The latest reports said torrential rain and seasonal flooding hit Malaysia, causing 40,000 evacuations and four casualties

Weather reports showed torrential rain and seasonal flooding unloaded in Malaysia, causing four casualties and widespread evacuations.

Authorities deployed rescue operations for stranded and affected communities in Malaysia.

The flooding brought homes and vehicles underwater.

According to a CNN report, the Malaysian Meteorological Department said that the wet weather conditions are expected to continue until this coming April.

Torrential rain and flooding

Reuters and CNN reported that southern Johor state, with about 4 million population, suffered from torrential rain and flooding, forcing a widespread evacuation.

Furthermore, the report said that Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim explained that flooding was considered a concerning problem in Malaysia.

The Malaysian Prime Minister added that flood mitigation projects are crucial, so that widespread flooding would not occur again.

The reports added that homeowners should immediate evacuate as floodwaters could become life-threatening or rise again.

Flooding has become the main concern due to seasonal floods and torrential rain.

Expediting mitigation plans and projects would help address the widespread flooding in the region.

On the other hand, the wet weather conditions in Malaysia could affect the supply of vegetables.

In a recent report, Straits Times reported that there is a possibility that vegetable prices could soar due to flooding.

Flooding and torrential rains impacted the farmers.

What to do during relentless rain and flooding

Rapid flooding is considered life-threatening.

The situation could worsen if affected residents would not immediately evacuate.

As a result, homeowners and communities should prepare for flooding, especially for seasonal flooding in Malaysia.

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Disaster preparedness would help prevent possible injuries and casualties.

Here are essential reminders for communities during torrential rain and devastating flooding.

Keep updated with weather and flooding alerts.

The weather reports explained that seasonal flooding is common in Malaysia, adding that the weather conditions are expected to continue until April.

Keeping updated with the weather would help local communities and residents evacuate and brace for the flooding impact.

Evacuate immediately.

Homeowners and communities should evacuate to the nearest shelter when local officials and weather agencies announce.

Keeping an emergency bag or kit would be helpful when there is an evacuation. The emergency bag should include the following:

Medicines
Battery-powered radio
Raincoat
Battery-powered flashlight
Bottled water
Non-perishable goods

It is important to full-charged your mobile phones and power banks as power outages could be possible due to torrential rain and challenging winds.

Wait until floodwaters abate.

Homeowners should return when the weather improves, and floodwaters abate. Flooding could still cause dangers to motorists and homeowners.

After the flooding, homeowners should check their homes for possible damages and repairs. Be careful with grounded or damaged electrical wiring.

It is best to keep away from floodwaters.

Contact your family members.

During and after the flooding event, you should contact your family members about your situation or if they are safe after the flooding.
If any of your family members becomes missing, immediately inform the nearest authorities.