Violent floods, triggered by torrential rains, hit several regions of Malaysia this week, causing the death of four people and the evacuation of more than 80,000 residents.
The National Disaster Management Center (NADMA) announced on Friday that relief operations were underway in seven states, where hundreds of thousands of people have been moved to temporary shelters.
The floods hit the states of Kelantan, Terengganu and Sarawak particularly hard, where waters engulfed large areas.
Local authorities have opened 467 emergency accommodation centers to accommodate disaster victims. Search and rescue teams, including a special force deployed to Kelantan state, are working around the clock to rescue victims and ensure the safety of affected populations.
The human toll increased with the discovery of four deaths in the affected states. The authorities said that rescue operations were continuing, particularly in the most remote areas, where weather conditions make access difficult.
Weather experts warn that further torrential rains are expected in the coming days, worsening the situation in already affected areas.
This disaster occurs at the heart of the monsoon season, a period conducive to heavy rainfall in the region. Malaysian authorities have called on the population to be vigilant, particularly in vulnerable areas where additional flooding is anticipated.
Malaysia, like other countries in the region, faces a growing challenge in natural disaster management. Local authorities and rescue teams are mobilized to deal with this crisis, but the situation remains worrying.
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