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Malaysia warns of prolonged heavy rain across states

Prolonged heavy rain is expected in four states across Malaysia, warned the country’s Meteorological Department on January 16.
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Hanoi (VNA) – Prolonged heavy rain is expected in four statesacross Malaysia, warned the country’s Meteorological Department on January 16.

Accordingly,those affected are Pahang, Johor, Sabah and Sarawak. Thedepartment also urged the public to follow official channels for updates on thesituation.

It has issued warnings of heavy rains due to the northeast monsoon, whichtypically lasts from October to March, with strong winds and rough seasexpected, in northern states and the east coast of the country.

Meanwhile,according to Malaysia's social welfare department, 277 people have beendisplaced because of flooding in Johor, Pahang and Sabah and are takingtemporary shelters in seven relief centres./.
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