PETALING JAYA: Recent downpours due to the annual north-east monsoon have caused flooding in 14 districts in five states so far, says Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali.
The Minister in the Prime Minister's Department in charge of special functions and Sabah and Sarawak said six districts in Terengganu, three each in Perak and Pahang, and one each in Johor and Kelantan were still affected by floods.
Citing forecasts from the Malaysian Meteorological Department , Armizan said between four and six monsoon surges are likely to occur during the season which started in mid-November and is expected to last till March. Meanwhile, Armizan advised residents living in flood-prone areas not to delay evacuation if ordered to do so by the authorities.
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