flash floods strike malaysia, killing at least 3

Flash floods caused by three days of heavy rain struck several Malaysian states, leaving at least 3 killed and thousands residents to be evacuated. Search and rescue operations are ongoing for those who trapped in their vehicles and homes. Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Yakub stated that the precipitation intensity was greater than expected, and that the total amount of precipitation expected in a month fell on Saturday. Yakub also promised to help out the flood victims.