Massive monsoon downpour hits Malaysia and Thailand with unexpected force
Heavy rain in Malaysiaʼs east coast matched half-year precipitation in just 5 days. The natural disaster left thousands without homes in both Malaysia and Thailandʼs southern regions
Record-breaking monsoon rainfall hit south-east Asia causing major problems in two countries. The weather event (which happened last week) brought devastating floods to Malaysiaʼs north-eastern regions and Thailandʼs southern parts
In Malaysiaʼs states of Kelantan and Terengganu‚ the non-stop rain lasted for 5 days straight — an amount that equals what normally falls in 6 months as Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim pointed out. The unexpected water surge forced many local people to leave their homes; while emergency teams worked non-stop to help those in danger
The disasterʼs impact spread across borders affecting both nations at once. Officials from Malaysia and Thailand reported that over 30 people lost their lives‚ and tens-of-thousands had to move to safer places. Both countriesʼ governments quickly set-up temporary shelters; preparing for more rain thats expected to come
