Flash Flood in Kedah Sweeps 8 Villages, Family Of 3 Washed Away by Floodwaters

On Monday (4th July), a flash flood in Baling, Kedah has entirely wiped out 8 villages, including 3 family members.

According to authorities, 3 members of a family are missing due to the strong currents that swept their house. It is reported that one of the family member is 4 months pregnant.

The victims that are currently missing from the flood are housewife Salmah Mat Akib, 53, daughter Mohd Khairul Ikhwan Nor Azman and pregnant daughter-in-law Nurul Hanis Abu Hassan, 23.

Nurul’s husband was working at Penang and when he heard the news, he came back immediately.

“I planned to come back today and take her for her maternity check up today,” he said, mentioning that this is their first child and they’ve only been married for 6 months.

Salmah’s husband Abu Hassan received a call from Nurul Hanis earlier, mentioning the the flood water is rising. He wasn’t at home at that moment but by the time he managed to get home at 4PM, his house was swept away and his family was no where to be found.

Authorities are still conducting search in hopes of finding the missing victims.

Update: All 3 bodies have been found, none survived.

Also read: Multiple Areas in KL Hit By Flash Floods After Continuous Rain Since Morning