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297 evacuated from Kelantan village struck by 3rd flood this month

Kg Batu Papan folk seeking shelter at multipurpose hall on higher ground

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 25 Jun 2021 4:36PM

297 evacuated from Kelantan village struck by 3rd flood this month

GUA MUSANG – Flash floods triggered by heavy rains early today forced the evacuation of 297 Kg Batu Papan residents in the third such incident to hit the village this month.

The villagers – 105 women, 96 men and 96 children from 64 families – were moved to a multipurpose hall located on higher ground, said Mohd Yusalmi Mohd Yusoff of the district Disaster Management Committee secretariat.

The flooding occurred after Sg Galas swelled following a downpour that began about 1am, he told reporters at the hall.

“As at 3pm, all the evacuees are still here.”  – Bernama, June 25, 2021

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