Teen is Johor’s first flood casualty


Waterlogged: An aerial view showing the extent of flooding at an agricultural area in Mersing taken during a survey with the Fire and Rescue Department.

KLUANG: Johor has recorded its first flood casualty when a teenager drowned while swimming with his friends in a swollen river at Sungai Haji Salman in Simpang Renggam here.

Muhd Danis Irfan Masrom’s friends said they sought help immediately from villagers when the 16-year-old disappeared in the river.

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