Do not take the risk of driving through flooded roads!

Please don't drive through a flooded road pic.twitter.com/FGMVi0TmwX

— Toon Seri Anthraxxxx (@anthraxxxx) January 3, 2021

Bukit Aman says you should prioritise your safety amid the ongoing rainy season, as fast water flows could be dangerous.

This, following several viral videos showing motorcyclists trying to brave roads under fast-flowing floodwaters and experiencing mishaps.

Risking their lives! These motorists thought they could brave through the fast flowing flood water streaming the road at Jengka 15, Pahang. Although it did not cost their lives but their motorcycle has dissappeared in the dangerous waters - vidwitness pic.twitter.com/lUd2MohK1z

— Kuala Lumpur Reporter (@KL_Reporter) January 3, 2021

In another incident, a man in Johor, who heroically tried to help his wife to get out of their car, is feared drowned as strong water currents took hold of their vehicle on a flooded road.

Major roads in several states have been closed due to flooding and continuous heavy rain which has caused landslides, leaving many people stranded and disrupting travel plans.

Pray for Skudai, Johor. pic.twitter.com/vB0VPYeVEN

— رزلي (@rvzlee) January 2, 2021

So far, more than 15,000 people have been evacuated to relief centers in Johor, Pahang, Selangor, Perak and Kelantan.

Stay safe, guys!

by Roshini Ravindran