Floods erode property value by 30pc, say experts


Stranded: Flood victims waiting for the water to recede at Taman Seri Muda Seksyen 25 in Shah Alam in the December floods last year. — Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: The heavy downpour since early this month has triggered fear and panic among residents whose homes were ravaged by the massive floods on Dec 18, 2021.

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has earlier predicted the monsoon season to begin earlier than expected, causing recurring periods of heavy rain and turbulent winds from Nov 7 until March next year.

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