When the Rain Didn't Stop: Malaysia's Flood Story

Malaysia's northern state of Perlis faced a tough time last week.

• Heavy rains turned the area into a giant water park, but not the fun kind.
• Roads became rivers, and homes turned into swimming pools.
• Over 7,000 people had to leave their homes because of the floods. That's a lot of people needing a place to stay!

A Nightmare for Residents

Gon Qasim, a 73-year-old woman, and her husband were almost out of their house when the water blocked the roads.

• They were stuck in a field until their child came to rescue them.
• Gon described the water as an ocean. That's how high it was!

NorZafilini Al-Zakiri, a 35-year-old mother, had just had a baby when the floods hit.

• She had to leave her home quickly.
• The water rose fast, unlike usual floods.
• She and her kids were scared, but she stayed strong.
• They are now safe in an evacuation center.

A Warning for All

• Floods can happen anywhere, anytime.
• It's important to be ready.
• Malaysia has seen many floods, but this one was different.
• The rain was too much, and the water rose too fast.
• People had to act quickly to stay safe.