Unexpected flash floods cause Melaka residents to suffer various losses

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MELAKA: An unexpected flash flood that hit Kampung Bukit Balai in Durian Tunggal here has resulted in various losses for affected residents following ...

: An unexpected flash flood that hit Kampung Bukit Balai in Durian Tunggal here has resulted in various losses for affected residents following over two hours of heavy rain yesterday afternoon.

“This is very unlike previous situations when I was prepared and tidied up my important stuff and placed them in a higher spot, but I accept what has happened and view it as a test,” she told reporters at the Balai Raya Bukit Balai relief centre here today. “Even though I’m tired and sad seeing so much stuff damaged, we accept this situation and will take around a week to clean things up.

 

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