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Malaysia: tens of thousands are fleeing floods
Malaysian rescue workers brought more than 21,000 people to safety on Sunday after floods caused by heavy rains. About 66,000 police officers, members of the army and firefighters were on duty to rescue their compatriots from their homes or vehicles. According to the official news agency, they were placed in aid centers across the country. Those affected in the flood area: “That was the first time, I have never experienced such a bad flood. Usually it’s only light flooding, but this time it’s really bad, even the cars are under water.” “We are now waiting for the water to recede. If that doesn’t happen, we might have to stay another night because the cars in front of us are still full of water and everything is flooded. So we don’t know what to do. If we can go on, we will go on. If not, we will stay. ” Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said that it rained as much in one day as it usually did in a month. On Sunday, it became clear that the situation was easing. The Malaysian Meteorological Bureau withdrew its warning of further heavy rains across the country.
About 66,000 police officers, members of the army and firefighters were on duty to rescue their compatriots from their homes or vehicles.