Floods in Malaysia are one of the most regular
natural disasters affecting the country, which occurs nearly every year especially during the
monsoon season. The coasts of
peninsular Malaysia are the most prone to
flooding especially during the northeast monsoon season from October to March.[1]
10 January 2007 – Several parts of
Johor were hit by
flash floods again.
10 June 2007 –
Kuala Lumpur hit by flash floods, worst since 10 June 2003.
December 2007 – Several parts of East Coast of Peninsula including
Kelantan,
Terengganu,
Pahang and
Johor were hit by flash floods.
November 2010 – Kedah and Perlis flooded due to heavy rainfall after a tropical depression.
December 2014 – Northern and Eastern states of Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, Perak and Perlis in Malay Peninsula were hit by flash floods including some areas in Sabah.
4 & 5 November 2017 – Northern state of
Penang in Malay Peninsula were hit by flash floods caused unusually heavy rains in Tropical Depression 29W,
Typhoon Damrey. Flood waters in parts of the city reached 3.7 m (12 ft), submerging entire homes.
2020–2021 Malaysian floods – In late 2020 and early 2021, Terengganu, Pahang and Johor were more particularly affected by flash floods.
2021–2022 Malaysian floods – In late 2021 and early 2022, Klang Valley (Port Klang, Klang, Setia Alam, Puncak Alam, Kota Kemuning, Shah Alam, Kuala Lumpur, Ampang, Cheras, Hulu Langat, Puchong, Dengkil) hit by a worst flash floods ever seen in 50 years[4] due to
Tropical Depression 29W. Other reports include Lubok Cina, Kuantan, Bentong, Gua Musang, Kuala Linggi, Seremban and Teluk Intan experienced the flash flood as well.[5]
Causes
Given Malaysia's geographical location, most floods that occur are a natural result of cyclical
monsoons during the local
tropical wet season that are characterised by heavy and regular rainfall from roughly October to March.
Inadequate drainage in many urban areas also enhance the effects of heavy rain, though efforts are underway to resolve this.[6]
Sandakan areas of Sim-Sim Road, BDC Road at Mile 1 (Batu Satu), Sepilok Road at Mile 14 (Batu 14) and Gum-Gum Road at Mile 16 (Batu 16)
Tawau areas of Sin On Road, Chong Thien Vun Road, Pasadena Park, Aman Ria 5, LCN Park, Villa Park, Green Park, Eastern Plaza, Takada Commercial Square, Apas Batu Road 1 ½, Kampung Saadani Apas Batu Road 2, Kampung Pasir Puteh, Kampung Tanjung Batu, Leeka Park, Kampung Batu Dua, Pasadena Park and Setia Park