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Deepavali picnic tragedy: Flash floods kill one, seven missing in Malaysia

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A Deepavali picnic in Malaysia tragically turned into a disaster when flash floods struck Selangor and Perak states. The incident resulted in one confirmed death and seven missing individuals, prompting immediate evacuations of hundreds from affected areas. Authorities are reviewing flood mitigation efforts in light of the severe weather conditions exacerbated by the monsoon season. AI

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Deepavali picnic tragedy: Flash floods kill one, seven missing in Malaysia

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Joseph Sipalan ·

    Deepavali picnic in Malaysia turns tragic as flash floods hit Selangor

    Flash floods during a Deepavali picnic in Malaysia have killed a man and left seven others missing, as authorities evacuated hundreds from flood-prone areas in Selangor and Perak states amid a strengthening monsoon season. The shifting monsoon winds also triggered a surge in thun…

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