The number of dead due to floods caused by Musson rains in Malaysia and Thailand increased to 31.
The consequences of floods and landslides caused by heavy rains continue to adversely affect many regions of East Malaysia and South Thailand.
Prime Minister of Malaysia Anvar Ibrahim said that in some states more rain had fallen in 5 days than over the past six months.
In the states of Kolandan and Terenggana, roads and houses are damaged, and the cost of restoration of infrastructure in the region can reach $ 224 million, the head of the Malaysian government said.
It is expected that Mussonnia rains will resume from Sunday. Malaysia authorities reported that 6 people were killed as a result of floods.
The National Natural Disaster Management Agency reported that excessive precipitation caused floods and landslides in 7 states, 152 thousand people were taken to safe areas.
Due to monsoon rains, which begin in November and continue until March, floods and landslides often occur in many regions of Malaysia.
The number of dead due to the consequences of the villages in the south of Thailand reached 25
Mussonon rains also hit the south of Thailand, the number of victims of the natural disaster increased to 25 people.
It is reported that hundreds of thousands of people affected the consequences of storm and villages. Many schools and 98 medical institutions are closed. According to local authorities, 34,354 people were evacuated to the centers of temporary accommodation.
Meteorologists predicted the continuation of precipitation and warned the population about the growing level of water.
In many provinces in the south of the country, temporary accommodation centers have been created. The authorities strengthened measures in case of new floods.
The Department of Prevention and Mitting the consequences of the natural disasters of Thailand on December 1 reported the death of 12 people.