MELAKA: Flood-hit residents in Bukit Rambai here claimed that water had risen rapidly and inundated their homes, following heavy rain for over two hours.
Mohd Firdaus Ab Shukor, 40, from Taman Rambai Utama, said this was the second time flooding occurred since he moved to the housing area in 2019, with the first happening three years ago.
He said he rushed home from work on Friday and saved valuable items, including important documents after being informed by his wife about water entering the kitchen.
“Water started rising around 5pm, reaching knee level outside the house and about 30cm inside. We were concerned about the safety of our young children playing in floodwaters, so we decided to move to a temporary relief centre that night,” he told reporters at SK Tanjung Minyak 2 here yesterday, Bernama reported.
Another resident there, Rosnah Mamat, 61, said she feared as her house was located near a river, the drain in front of her house had filled up due to heavy rain.
Living alone, she said she was grateful to have caring neighbours who helped her relocate to a safer area.
“The water rose quickly in just about an hour, but I was prepared with essential items because of my past experience in a similar situation several years ago.
“Every time it rains heavily, I worry that my house will be flooded, especially at night,” she said.
