Flash floods in Manjoi caused by intense rainfall


Messy aftermath: Resident Raihan Anwar, 59, cleaning up mud at her home after flash floods in Manjoi, Ipoh. — Bernama

IPOH: Flash floods in Manjoi and several areas here since last Friday were caused by intense rainfall rather than overflow from Sungai Perak, says Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad.

He added that the river level remained low, but persistent afternoon downpours overwhelmed drainage systems, triggering sudden floods in multiple locations.

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