IPOH: The number of flood evacuees in Perak has increased to 130 people, with more expected to be relocated to 10 temporary relief centres in five districts. A state Disaster Management Committee spokesman said as of 8pm, the number of victims seeking shelter at SK Matang Gelugor in Larut, Matang and Selama has increased from … Read more
Shillong: At least 10 people died, including seven of a family, in rain-induced flashfloods that ravaged Meghalaya’s South Garo Hills district in the past 24 hours, officials said. Incessant rainfall has triggered landslides in Gasuapara region of the district, they said on Saturday. The family of seven were inside their home in the remote village … Read more
KLANG: Several parts of Klang have been hit by flash floods due to heavy rain. One of the worst hit places were parts of Jalan Tengku Kelana, where the royal town’s Little India is located. N. Thuraisingam – who works in a restaurant there – said the lower end of Jalan Tengku Kelana near Bulatan … Read more
The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Disaster Management says the death toll due to inclement weather conditions in the province during the festive season has increased to 40 while five are reported missing. Heavy rains battered parts of the province on Christmas Eve and after, causing significant damage to infrastructure and property, especially in Ladysmith and Pietermaritzburg. KWAZULU-NATAL … Read more
