Selangor police report eight people have been found dead, as the government faces criticism for slow rescue operations.
At least eight people have died in floods that have ravaged Malaysia, where the government is facing criticism from the public and opposition politicians over its rescue efforts.Heavy rainfall that started on Friday has put a strain on emergency services across MalaysiaOpposition politicians criticised authorities for the delay in response to the flooding
Floods are common on the eastern coast of Malaysia during the annual monsoon season between October and March, but unusually heavy rainfall that started on Friday has put a strain on emergency services across the country. Malaysia has mobilised its army and other security agencies across seven states, with the worst flooding in Selangor, the country's wealthiest and most populous region.
Selangor police reported eight people had been found dead due to the floods on Monday, according to state news agency Bernama. They included four in Taman Sri Muda, a neighbourhood in the district of Shah Alam, where many people were still believed to be trapped in homes and apartment buildings as rescue efforts were hampered by a lack of boats and manpower.as of Monday, the state's Chief Minister said on Twitter.Watch
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