Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:32am on 02 Dec 2024,Monday Weather & Environment
Severe flooding caused by monsoon rains has killed at least 12 in Malaysia and Thailand, with over 135,000 displaced. Northern Malaysia, particularly Kelantan, is heavily impacted, accounting for 63% of evacuees. Southern Thailand has declared six provinces as disaster zones, with 534,000 households affected. Emergency services are rescuing residents, including a baby in Sateng Nok district. Two Thai hospitals have closed due to flood risks. Malaysia's Prime Minister barred cabinet members from taking leave to focus on disaster management, as rain is expected to continue. Both nations have allocated funds for relief and are working to restore normalcy.
