KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Flooding has displaced 2,294 people in the country’s east coast state of Terengganu, as of 3.00 p.m. local time yesterday, following continuous heavy rains.
Those evacuated were being housed in 19 flood relief centres, according to the country’s social welfare department.
In addition, Perak state on the west coast of the Malay Peninsula was affected by flooding with 39 being displaced.
The meteorological department has issued warnings of heavy rains, due to the north-east monsoon, which typically lasts from Oct to Mar, with strong winds and rough seas expected, in the northern states and the country’s east coast.– NNN-BERNAMA
