Flash floods hit seven Gurun villages early today

SUNGAI PETANI – Seven villages in Mukim Gurun near here were hit by flash floods early today following a three-hour downpour.

Kuala Muda Civil Defence officer Captain Azahar Ahmad said the affected villages were Kg Sg Ibor, Kg Belakang Mahkamah Gurun, Kg Jelatang, Kg Batu 5, Kg Sg Badak, Kg Sg Bongkok and Taman Gurun Jaya. 

The flash floods occurred about 4.30am, he said when contacted by Bernama, adding that members from the Malaysian Civil Defence Force and other relevant agencies helped to evacuate some of the residents to higher ground.

However, he said, the floodwaters had receded by 10am today and most of the affected residents had returned home. – Bernama, June 2, 2022