Five Malaysian states hit by floods due to heavy rain

Non-stop rain has caused flooding in five Malaysian states, with Johor being the worst hit. All 10 districts in Johor, including Kota Tinggi (right), have been hit by floods, with more than 29,000 victims from over 7,800 families seeking shelter at 193 temporary flood relief centres as at 4pm on Thursday.

- Eileen Ng

Non-stop rain has caused flooding in five Malaysian states, with Johor in the south the worst hit.

Over 31,000 people have been moved to 232 temporary relief centres nationwide as the weather agency predicted continuous heavy downpours until Saturday.

All 10 districts in Johor have been affected by flooding, with more than 29,000 victims from over 7,800 families seeking shelter at 193 temporary flood relief centres as at 4pm on Thursday.

Johor state secretary Azmi Rohani said this was one of the worst floods to have inundated the state in the past few years, attributing it to continuous heavy rain and the high-tide phenomenon.

The district of Segamat was the worst hit, followed by Kluang, Batu Pahat and Kota Tinggi districts.