Flash floods hit Kedah's Kuala Muda district

SUNGAI PETANI: Floods are affecting up to 45 villages in the Kuala Muda District here.

Kuala Muda district disaster management committee secretariat coordinator Kapten (Civil Defence) Azahar Ahmad said, "As of 8am on Sunday, 12 sub-districts with 45 villages were affected by flash floods due to continuous rain. Ten flood relief centres have been opened since 9pm Saturday (Nov 4)," said Kpt Azahar.