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Seasonal flooding hits Malaysia; at least 5 dead

7 March 2023
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2023-03-07 16:10

Meanwhile, at least five people have died and tens of thousands of have been forced to flee their homes after seasonal floods struck Malaysia. Johor has been the worst affected with over 40,000 evacuated to schools and community centers.

Several other states including remote areas on Borneo island were also hit.Further rain and storms are predicted Tuesday in parts of Johor and eastern Malaysian states on Borneo, which could cause more flash floods.Authorities also warned waters in over a dozen rivers nationwide have reached dangerous levels.

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