The number of individuals affected by severe flooding throughout Malaysia in current weeks has risen to over a hundred twenty five,000. Flooding in 7 states yesterday noticed thousands evacuated from their properties, in accordance with the country’s National Disaster Management Agency.
A Reuters report lists the affected states as Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, Johor, Malacca, Negeri Sembilan and Sabah, with eight,727 residents in search of shelter at 128 aid centres. Across the nation, a hundred twenty five,490 people have been affected, with 117,700 having now returned to their houses.
The east coast of Malaysia often experiences flooding during the monsoon season which runs from October to March. However, unprecedented heavy rainfall, which began on December 17, meant 1000’s had to be evacuated to security, stretching the emergency providers to breaking level. According to Giveaway , 50 persons are confirmed to have died within the flooding and a couple of persons are nonetheless lacking.
A warning of continuous heavy rains stays in place and the National Disaster Control Centre has issued a catastrophe operation preparedness notice. Malaysia’s Department of Irrigation and Drainage has also warned of high tides on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia from January 2 – 5.
The government has pledged 1.4 billion ringgit (11.2 billion Thai baht) for those affected by the flooding and has additionally requested US$3 million from the UN Green Climate Fund, with the aim of creating a national plan to adapt to local weather change.
Anonymous has already come underneath fire from citizens, who’ve criticised its gradual response to the disaster and lack of help in the clean-up operation..