Downpour causes flash floods, forces evacuations in Sik


SIK: Three families in Kampung Charuk Tenang endured a harrowing experience on Monday night (Sept 30) when floodwaters surged into their homes, reaching waist height and trapping them indoors.

Sik district Civil Defence Officer Lt (Civil Defence) Haisul Aishah Mohd Napiah said the flash floods at about 10pm were likely triggered by four hours of heavy rain in the upper Sik region.

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