Continuous rain causes flash floods in several parts of Johor

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Several areas in Johor began experiencing flash floods after heavy rain started around 2pm on Sunday (April 13), with rising water levels reported in low-lying parts of Johor Baru, Kulai, and Kota Tinggi.  Read more at https://tinyurl.com/4jzrfz8c  WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

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00:00Several areas in Johor experienced flash floods after heavy rain began around 2 p.m. on Sunday.

00:08The continuous downpour, which lasted for more than an hour, led to rising water levels in low-lying

00:14areas, particularly in Johor Bahru, Kulai and Kota Tinggi. The Johor Disaster Management Committee

00:21said the situation is being closely monitored, with district officers placed on high alert for

00:27potential evacuations. As of 4 p.m., no Temporary Relief Center's PPS had been activated, but

00:35preparations are in place should conditions deteriorate. The Fire and Rescue Department

00:41confirmed receiving several distress calls related to flash floods and inundated roads,

00:46adding that personnel had been deployed to assist affected residents. Residents are advised to remain

00:53vigilant, avoid flood-prone areas, and follow updates from official sources.

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