In many occasions, #Malaysians assume floods to be an annoyance more than a danger. Climate experts predict the rising of global temperatures to no end if we do not cut emission of greenhouse gases. More heat = more rain, more rain = dangerous floods.
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According to a statement issued by the NADMA, the following areas are expected to experience a squall line (Garis Badai) in the early morning of the coming week: the Strait of Malacca, the west coast of the peninsula, the northern part of Sarawak, and the western part of Sabah.
In addition, thunderstorms and strong winds are forecasted for the inland areas of the peninsula, the east coast of the peninsula, the western, inner and northern regions of Sarawak, as well as the eastern and inland areas of Sabah from evening to night.
Flash floods are most often caused by extremely heavy rainfall. Did you know Johor recorded the highest rainfall in just four days since 1991?
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Flood Stories: An βuninvited guestβ
When floods hit the village, a crocodile was caught in a net mounted below a house on stilts at Kampung Sinsilog, situated 50 meters away from the Bengkoka river.
Unfortunately, Malaysia isn't within the covered region yet, it's time to keep up! We're asking @metmalaysia to take note of this. Let's make Malaysia flood ready.
Do you know that Google is using AI technology to predict floods? FloodHub translates technical meteorological data into simple data charts and information for users to comprehend.
How it works β https://t.co/rk9QV2e9s2
FloodHub Website β https://t.co/7vRhWTld5E
Flood losses in 2021: More than 30,000 residents were forced to evacuate from their homes that were submerged in floodwater.
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