Malaysia floods prompt mass evacuations

Over 100,000 people have been evacuated from parts of northern Malaysia amid the heaviest floods in decades.

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Over 100,000 people have been evacuated from parts of northern Malaysia amid the heaviest floods in decades.

The Malaysia Red Crescent Society says the water levels in the affected areas are still rising.

Disaster Management Chairman with the Society, Dr Bahari Abu Mansor, described the situation to Olga Klepova.

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