8-10-2024 (KUALA LUMPUR) A sudden bout of severe weather has led to the displacement of 31 individuals from five families in the picturesque hill station of Cameron Highlands, Malaysia. The affected residents of Kampung Sungai Ruil have been relocated to a temporary evacuation centre at the Sungai Ruil community centre following flash floods and landslides that struck the area on Monday evening.
The Cameron Highlands District Disaster Management Committee Secretariat issued a statement on Tuesday, 8 October, detailing the impact of the natural disaster. The evacuees comprise a diverse group of 11 men, 10 women, and 10 children, highlighting the indiscriminate nature of the calamity that has befallen this close-knit community.
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According to local authorities, the incident unfolded around 6 pm on Monday when heavy rainfall lashed the region, causing a rapid and alarming rise in river levels. The deluge not only led to flash flooding but also destabilised the soil in several areas, triggering landslides that further compounded the emergency situation.
The abrupt onset of this weather-related crisis has prompted swift action from local disaster management teams. “Efforts to clean the roads and affected areas are actively underway to ensure the situation is safe again for local residents,” the department announced in its Tuesday statement. This proactive approach underscores the authorities’ commitment to restoring normalcy and ensuring the safety of the Kampung Sungai Ruil community.
