Rescuers with search and rescue dogs are actively searching for missing flood victims in Felda Kerteh 3, Dungun, Tererengganu. According to a climatologist, the current floods on the east coast of Malaysia are caused by the 'monsoon surge', which results in heavy rainfall pushing further inland. Such major floods occur once during a northeast monsoon season and are affecting eight states.
On the lookout: Rescuers with a search and rescue dog searching for missing flood victims at Felda Kerteh 3 in Dungun, Tererengganu. — Bernama
However, he said major floods such as the one in 2014 and currently taking place in 10 states will only occur once during “a particular northeast monsoon season”. He defined monsoon surge as one of the main drivers of rainy weather, with a strong surge during the northeast monsoon capable of triggering continuous rain that lasts 48 to 72 hours.
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