Guwahati News Desk: The continuous torrential rain has triggered some of the worst flooding in years all across Malaysia.
The the death toll due to the floods has risen to 14, including eight in Selangor and six in the eastern state of Pahang.
In addition, over 71,000 people have been forced from their homes due to the floods, including 41,000 in Pahang and 27,000 in Selangor. However, with reports of people still missing, the numbers are expected to increase.
Meanwhile on Tuesday, the Malaysian military used boats to distribute food to desperate people trapped in their homes after the massive floods.
According to reports, Selangor the country’s wealthiest and most densely populated state is one of the worst-hit areas.
Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob admitted on Tuesday that there were “weaknesses” in the response to the disaster and further pledged that there would be improvements in future.
He added, “The responsibility is not that of the federal government alone, but also the state governments.”
Meanwhile, opposition politicians have accused the Malaysian government of ignoring their calls to prepare in a better way for the monsoon season, from November to February, particularly by improving drainage in densely populated urban areas.