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Heavy Downpour Triggers Flash Floods

Apr 17, 2024

The Social Welfare Department’s portal says nearly 400 people had to be evacuated due to flooding in parts of Kuala Selangor and Shah Alam.

There were also some 46 flood victims in Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan…and a further 50 evacuees in Alor Gajah, Melaka.

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Meanwhile, the water level at the Binjai river in Klang, Selangor has risen past the danger mark.

The Drainage and Irrigation Department says the level remains on an upward trend…following heavy rain in and around the area this morning.

Two other rivers – in Klang and Damansara respectively – have also exceeded the warning level this morning.

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Parents are urged to lodge reports, if schools insist on holding outdoor activities even when the temperature exceeds 35 degrees Celsius.

The Education Ministry says there are strict guidelines regarding hot weather, that must be followed by all parties.

However, it says its not received any complaints on the matter so far.

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The Higher Education Ministry says Malaysian students in West Asia are currently safe…amid concerns about the security situation in the region due to the Israel-Iran conflict.

We currently have about 1,900 Malaysian students in Jordan, Syria and Iran.

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Johor is planning on building an elevated Autonomous Rapid Transit system…to ease traffic congestion in the state.

The Menteri Besar says a proposal has been handed over to the Federal government for fine-tuning and approval.