Over 9,000 people displaced as floods worsen in Malaysia's Johor

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Over 9,000 people displaced as floods worsen in Johor

JOHOR BARU - More than 9,000 people have been displaced by floods in Johor on Monday , following days of heavy rain that have hit several states.

In a statement, Johor state Local Government Urban Wellbeing and Environment committee chairman Tan Chen Choon said the number of temporary relief centres in operation has also increased from 84 to 93 at the nine affected districts. "The other flooded districts are Mersing with 1,303 victims, Johor Baru , Pontian , Kulai , Batu Pahat , and Muar ,"he said.

A road closure due to a landslide was also reported in Mersing, with only light vehicles able to pass the area, he said.

 

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