A sudden flood at a recreation area near the Sungai Pertak River in Malaysia’s Selangor state left eight people missing and 19 others surrounded by water.
“Operative Information Center-OMM” reports that Xinhua, citing local authorities, reported the incident.
According to the Selangor Fire and Rescue Department, rescuers had evacuated 19 people by Tuesday morning. Search efforts continue for the eight people swept away by the strong current.
The flood affected several areas, including Sungai Pertak, Lata Jerlus, Kem Luit and Mount Gunung Raja.
Search and rescue operations are ongoing.
