Malaysia

Fire Dept rescues 45 students, teachers, family of 12 from floods in Seremban

All victims safe, returned to respective homes, transferred to relief centre, official says

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 09 Dec 2022 7:51AM

Fire Dept rescues 45 students, teachers, family of 12 from floods in Seremban
Seremban Fire and Rescue Station chief Mohammad Idris says the heavy rain yesterday had caused a 0.6m-high flood trapping 45 individuals comprising students and staff in the GiatMara building. – Fire and Rescue Department pic, December 9, 2022

SEREMBAN – The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department rescued 45 individuals comprising students and staff who were trapped in the GiatMara building due to floods in Jalan Pantai, near Empangan Terip, yesterday evening.

Seremban Fire and Rescue Station chief Mohammad Idris said the heavy rain since 3pm yesterday had caused a 0.6m-high flood in the area.

“A lorry was used to ferry all victims out of the area and they were returned to their respective homes,” he said.

Meanwhile, he said a flash flood struck Kg Mayor near here involving 12 people from one family.

He said the fire department received an emergency call regarding the incident at 3.50pm.

“The victims were five men and five women as well as a disabled man and woman who are all now safe and have been transferred to a relief centre at Dewan Orang Ramai Pantai until the flood recedes,” he added. – Bernama, December 9, 2022

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