When the Rain Didn't Stop: Malaysia's Flood Story

Malaysia's northern state of Perlis faced a tough time last week. Heavy rains turned the area into a giant water park, but not the fun kind. Roads became rivers, and homes turned into swimming pools. Over 7, 000 people had to leave their homes because of the floods. That's a lot of people needing a place to stay! Gon Qasim, a 73-year-old woman, and her husband were almost out of their house when the water blocked the roads. They were stuck in a field until their child came to rescue them. Gon described the water as an ocean. That's how high it was! NorZafilini Al-Zakiri, a 35-year-old mother, had just had a baby when the floods hit. She had to leave her home quickly. The water rose fast, unlike usual floods. She and her kids were scared, but she stayed strong. They are now safe in an evacuation center. Floods can happen anywhere, anytime. It's important to be ready. Malaysia has seen many floods, but this one was different. The rain was too much, and the water rose too fast. People had to act quickly to stay safe.