Malaysia floods force thousands to evacuate VIDEO

More than 4,200 people have been evacuated to temporary shelters across Malaysia as severe flooding continues to affect several states, authorities say.

According to the national news agency Bernama, the worst-hit areas include Perak, where 2,496 people were relocated, Kedah with 1,007 evacuees, and Penang, where 749 residents have been moved to safety.

Malaysian authorities have established at least 40 temporary evacuation centres for those affected.

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More than 44 families were evacuated after flooding caused by prolonged torrential rains in the state of Perak. The water level reached more than a meter. Some people climbed onto the roofs of their cars for shelter. pic.twitter.com/SPzEFjbwj2

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Flooding has previously caused significant damage in Malaysia. In 2024, losses from widespread floods totalled 933.4 million ringgit ($215 million), equivalent to around 0.05% of the country’s GDP.

By Aghakazim Guliyev