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At least six people have been killed in floods in Malaysia after heavy rains. More than 50,000 people have been displaced by floods in the eastern state of Pahang, said officials on Friday.
According to eyewitnesses, coastal area was flooded after the rains. Eyewitnesses also described the worst floods in half a century. A large number of rescuers have been mobilized to rescue the victims at the scene, said officials.
There was continuous heavy rain in the flooded area. According to government preliminary figures, more than 47,000 people have been displaced by the floods.
"I have lost all my possessions because of the floods, and the roofs of my houses have been washed away," said Tan Kong Leng, a 59-year-old factory worker. Tears welled up in his eyes as he described the incident.
Floods have caused misery in the area where there is more rain every year. According to locals, floods have caused human and material damage. Floods have damaged many road networks, including the main highway, and affected transport services.
