Johor floods: Chaah turns into 'island', challenging for rescuers to reach victims

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SEGAMAT: Chaah town and its surrounding areas resemble an 'island' after roads were inundated with flood waters and it has become a big challenge for agencies including the Fire and Rescue Department to assist flood victims.

SEGAMAT: Chaah town and its surrounding areas resemble an"island" after roads were inundated with flood waters and it has become a big challenge for agencies including the Fire and Rescue Department to assist flood victims.

"We are now working hard to rescue flood victims, including considering three alternative ways to enter the area, which also includes using the existing railway," he said when contacted by Bernama here Wednesday .Mohd Rizal said two other methods were to use the land route through Labis and Muar via Felda Maokil as well as the air route using a helicopter.

"Currently, we have identified 11 villages around the Chaah area that are surrounded by two rivers that are overflowing and we believe this has caused the situation.

 

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