Sharjah24 – AFP: Thousands of people across Malaysia were evacuated into temporary shelters over the weekend, officials said as the seasonal monsoon's heavy rain prompted turnout and safety concerns for the upcoming general election.
"The prime minister has put the lives of voters at risk by holding elections during the monsoon season and, with climate change, I really fear heavier rainfall across Malaysia," said Mahfuz Omar, an opposition MP from the northern Kedah state.
Malaysia’s meteorological department has forecast thunderstorms and incessant rain right up until 21 million voters will be able to cast ballots Saturday, with more flooding expected.
The National Disaster Management Agency said in a statement over the weekend that six states in peninsular Malaysia had experienced flash flooding."A total of 2,388 people have sought shelter in 25 relief centres," it said.
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