Floods worsen, over 9,000 evacuated in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Floods in Malaysia have displaced 9,681 people as of 4:00 p.m. local time on Wednesday, with Johor state being the worst hit.

According to the country’s social welfare department, 8,180 have been displaced in Johor state, while another 1,501 have been displaced in neighboring Pahang state with the victims being housed in 74 flood relief centers.

The meteorological department has issued warnings of heavy rains due to the northeast monsoon, which typically lasts from October to March, with strong winds and rough seas expected, in northern states and the east coast of the Southeast Asian country.

-Xinhua