Thousands Evacuated As Floods Hit Malaysia

Thousands evacuated as floods hit Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur, Dec 19 : Thousands of people were evacuated as continuous heavy rain caused severe flooding in several parts of Malaysia, Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said late on Saturday.

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Some 11,384 people from six states have been evacuated to shelters, he said in a press briefing, adding that additional evacuation centers were being prepared to hold a total of 1.6 million people as a precaution, Xinhua news agency reported.

The prime minister also said the government is taking the necessary steps to mobilize rescue personnel, members of the armed forces, and the national disaster management agency to help with evacuations and maintain order.”I am continually monitoring the situation and will update the public on the steps and actions taken.Information is being gathered to ensure the evacuations and assistance is quickly organised,” he said.

Malaysia has seen heavy rain since Thursday, with the meteorological department warning of dangerous water levels in the states of Pahang and Selangor, as well as the capital city of Kuala Lumpur.
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Floods in Malaysia force thousands to flee their homes.

Prime Minister also stated that the government was taking all necessary measures to mobilize emergency personnel and members of the Armed Forces, as well as the National Disaster Management Agency, to assist with evacuations and to maintain order.
“I monitor the situation constantly and will keep the public informed about the actions and steps taken.

He said that information is currently being collected to make sure evacuations are swiftly organised and for assistance to be provided.

Malaysia was hit hard by heavy rainfall since Thursday.

The meteorological office warned of high water levels in Pahang and Selangor as well as Kuala Lumpur, the capital.

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