After experiencing their second major flood in three years, some residents of Kampung Contoh have grown weary.
KLUANG, Johor: Standing knee-deep in swirling flood water, Mr Jamaluddin Kamal sighed wearily as he peered through the window of his partially submerged home.
Yet, Mr Jamaluddin said that floods were not a new phenomenon for the residents of kampung. He moved there in 1995 and noted that the frequency of floods has intensified over the last decade."Over the last five years especially, it has happened almost every year. And it is getting bad. "I still remember how in end-2021, the floods were so bad, we had to be moved to the relief shelter on boats," the 16-year-old recounted.
During the floods over the last week, Ms Nurul Husnina said that the family evacuated on foot after noticing that the water level was rising. Kampung Contoh is located near the Kahang River. Residents told CNA that the village is flood-prone because the river tends to overflow when it rains heavily. However, due to the recurring nature of the floods, residents were experienced enough to act quickly.
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Heavy rain in Johor: More than 3,400 victims forced into flood relief centresJOHOR BAHRU: Close to 3,500 flood victims have been housed in temporary relief centres across Johor on Wednesday (Jan 25) as heavy rain continues to batter parts of the state. According to Malaysia’s National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA), Johor has recorded 3,482 flood victims as of 6am on We
Read more »
Over 3,600 people displaced by flood-hit Johor districtsJOHOR BAHRU - The number of flood victims in Johor has reached 3,612 people from 1,014 families at 8am on Wednesday (Jan 25) compared to 1,703 people from 469 families at 8pm the day before. 'Segamat still has the highest number of victims with 1,392 people, followed by...
Read more »
Motorcycle convoy from Singapore caught in Johor floodArmy officers who were patrolling in the area offered help. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Read more »
Motorcycle convoy from Singapore caught in Johor floodMERSING - A convoy of high-powered motorcycles from Singapore was caught in a risky situation in Mersing, Johor when some of their motorcycles were almost swept away by the strong currents of flood waters. Mersing police officer Abdul Razak Abdullah Sani said the group...
Read more »
Continuous downpour wreaks havoc in JohorSome 1,093 victims from 298 families had been evacuated to 13 temporary relief centres. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Read more »
Johor residents who work in Singapore hog free parking space near checkpointResidents and shop owners at Kim Teng Park are upset with those who leave their cars outside their homes or shops for days on end. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Read more »