The fatal allure of floods


Troubled waters: Firemen evacuating two elderly persons from their home in Pontian which was flooded due to the high tide during the ongoing monsoon season.

JOHOR BARU: Floods seem to hold a dangerous allure for some people, who take the opportunity to fish or to just play in them, while others brave the raging currents to tie up their fishing nets.

Unfortunately, such acts are among the main causes of deaths during the monsoon season, said the Fire and Rescue Department.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Bomba , Johor , Floods , Monsoon

Next In Nation

Gleneagles Hospital Johor launches International Lounge
Roger Chin to head Invest Sabah, Madius takes charge of palm oil agency
Notice of vacancies in three Perlis state seats submitted to EC
PAS central committee to meet over crisis with Bersatu
Najib files appeal against High Court’s dismissal of house arrest bid
Umno Youth must exercise caution, says Zahid's daughter, warns against 'stay or leave' rhetoric
Driver killed after car veers off road in Penang
Kota Tinggi court fines housewife RM35,000 for stealing RM130,000 from her mother
Nilai blast suspect has no links to extremist groups, say cops
Durian Tunggal shooting: Cops involved removed from active duty

Others Also Read