Non-stop rain forces 300 to evacuate villages in Johor


MERSING: Continuous rainfall in several villages here since yesterday has forced more than 300 villagers out of their homes and raised concerns that the evacuation exercise will take longer than expected.

The affected villagers are from Kampung Che Wook (250 victims), Kampung Tenglu (49) and Kampung Air Tawar (six).

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Courts & Crime , floods in Johor

Next In Nation

Key witness in Jana Wibawa trial did not get 'special treatment', says MACC officer
Blood cancer treatment sold for US$1bil after clinical testing in S'wak GH, says Deputy Premier
Ex-director faces 71 cheating charges over RM4.7mil scam
Federal Court told Zuraida's RM10mil bond reasonable, decision reserved
Former supermarket worker's jail term for causing child's death increased to 20 years
Treat all religions with respect, Sabah Umno's Salleh reminds Noorazli
Malaysia Day exhibition expanded to digital platforms, promotes MA63 as national narrative
Vietnamese couple nabbed in Ampang for offering illegal immigration services
Former Sabah CM tells businesses to leverage easing of US travel advisory
Negri royal row: Signing document to depose Ruler an act of treason, says DKU

Others Also Read