Monday, November 9, 2009

Flash Floods kill 2; 5,000 evacuated

The next monsoon season has hit Malaysia. It lasts from November to February, and hits northern Malaysia especially hard.

The heavy rains often lead to widespread flooding in town and villages in the north.

A 9 year old girl fell into an overflowing river and drowned while playing with her friends. Another man also drowned as he swam in a river.

Approximately 5,000 people over three states have been evacuated from their homes and are staying in schools and community centers.

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