Over 122,000 People Evacuated Due to Floods in Malaysia

Torrential rains in northern Malaysia have forced over 122,000 people to evacuate their homes, surpassing the 118,000 displaced during the country’s devastating floods in 2014.

Disaster management officials warn that the number may rise further as heavy rains persist.

Kelantan remains the hardest-hit state, accounting for 63% of the total evacuees, with approximately 77,000 residents displaced.

Terengganu has seen nearly 35,000 people evacuated, while seven other states have reported additional displacements.

In Kelantan’s Pasir Putih town, rising floodwaters have submerged streets, leaving many residents stranded.

A local resident, Muhammad Zu Al-Qarnain, shared concerns about the isolation of his community. Emergency supplies, such as biscuits, noodles, and eggs, have been provided by non-governmental organizations to assist affected families.

The current death toll stands at four, with fatalities reported in Kelantan, Terengganu, and Sarawak.

The Malaysian Meteorological Department has warned of continued heavy rainfall in Kelantan, Terengganu, and Perak until Sunday, further exacerbating the risk of flooding and landslides.

Thousands of emergency personnel have been deployed to flood-prone areas, along with rescue boats, vehicles, and helicopters.

Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who leads the National Disaster Management Committee, has assured affected communities of robust government support.