Malaysia: Heavy rain caused 1,500 people to flee

The second flood caused by heavy rains, which began on December 31, 2012 in Terengganu state in northeastern Malaysia, has made 31 schools, including 23 primary schools and 8 secondary schools, to be closed. , and 12,000 children cannot go to school.

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Flooding scene in the state of Terengganu.

Mr. Ahmad Razif Abdul Rahman, President of the State Commission for Education, University, Science, Technology and Human Resources, said that some schools are flooded, some schools are damaged by floods and some are used to be a relief center. It is not known when schools can reopen.

This flood also caused nearly 1,500 people in Terengganu state to flee. Floods also affect some states such as Kelantan and Pahang. Heavy rain also makes water levels in many rivers grow quickly and are at an alarming level.

Earlier, on December 23, 2012, the first flood in Terengganu state caused serious flash floods, killing six people and evacuating thousands.