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Sungai Pertak flash flood death toll rises to six as another body found

Victim’s body recovered near Sungai Selangor Dam as search continues for two others still missing

Updated 58 minutes ago · Published on 12 Nov 2026 1:43PM

Sungai Pertak flash flood death toll rises to six as another body found
Two others remain missing as search and rescue (SAR) operations continue - November 12, 2026

THE death toll from the flash flood tragedy at Sungai Liut, Kampung Pertak, rose to six after another victim’s body was recovered near the Sungai Selangor Dam this morning.

Two others remain missing as search and rescue (SAR) operations continue.

The unidentified body was discovered at about 10.15am before being taken to the incident command post for further action.

Selangor Fire and Rescue Department assistant operations director Ashrul Riezal Asbar said today’s search operation was also focusing on Sector A following the detection of a smell believed to have come from a victim in the area. - November 12, 2026

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