Emergency flood rescue by Bomba Malaysia in Kuala Terengganu, Novmber 2016.
© Bomba MalaysiaEmergency flood rescue by Bomba Malaysia in Kuala Terengganu, Novmber 2016.
The National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) in Malaysia is reporting that heavy rain has caused flooding in the state of Terengganu forcing hundreds to evacuate.

The flooding began in the early hours of 29 November, 2016. Between 28 and 29 November, some areas had recorded almost 250 mm of rain in 24 hours. At least 18 locations in the state saw more than 100 mm during that time, with 5 locations seeing more than 200 mm.

As of 30 November, over 330 people from 82 families had evacuated their homes and were staying in 5 temporary relief shelters.



Floods in Terengganu, Malaysia, November 2016
© @fthanani / TwitterFloods in Terengganu, Malaysia, November 2016

Currently the worst affected areas in the state are the districts of Kuala Terengganu and Kemaman. The districts of Hulu Terengganu, Marang and Dungun have also recorded heavy rain since 28 November. The heavy rain appears to have eased during the course of 30 November.

NDMA also said that since the afternoon of 30 November, flash flooding has affected some areas of Dengkil in Sepang District, Selangor.

Malaysia's Department of Irrigation And Drainage reports that in Sarawak state, Karabungan Miri and Trusan Limbang recorded heavy rainfall during the afternoon (local time) of 30 November, with both areas seeing around 40 mm of rain in 1 hour.

Floods in Terengganu
© @fthanani / TwitterFloods in Terengganu