Severe flooding triggered by heavy rainfall since 19 March 2025 has forced more than 13,000 people to evacuate their homes across several districts in Johor, reported The Star.
The number of evacuees has doubled since 20 March, with 3,018 families now seeking refuge in 98 relief centres spread across five affected districts.
State Disaster Management Committee Chairman Azmi Rohani confirmed that 10,763 people had been evacuated as of 21 March.
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Widespread Displacement Across Johor and Sabah Regions
The devastating floods have severely impacted Johor Bahru (JB), Kota Tinggi, Kluang, Pontian, and Kulai, sending thousands of displaced families to temporary relief centres.
JB has recorded the highest number of evacuees at 4,291, followed by Kluang with 2,163, Kota Tinggi with 1,762, Kulai with 1,152, and Pontian with 1,395.
Three districts in Sabah have also been affected by the floods.
According to the social welfare department’s InfoBencana portal, 108 victims have been relocated to four relief centres. The worst-hit district in Sabah was Beluran, where 92 victims were displaced, while Sandakan and Paitan reported 13 and three victims, respectively.
A viral TikTok video shows Skudai Highway submerged in floodwater, with vehicles and people making their way through murky waters.
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Another clip circulating online shows a residential area engulfed by rising floodwaters, leaving several houses and cars partly submerged.
Water levels in three rivers have surpassed the danger mark: Sungai Siam at Kampung Sungai Siam (20.85m), Sungai Skudai at Kampung Laut (4.24m), and Parit Keliling at Kampung Pasir (1.01m).
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Flood Victims Face Power Outages and School Closures
In the aftermath of the floods, countless families are reportedly suffering power outages and dwindling food supplies, with several homes sustaining severe damage. Continuous downpours have also caused severe traffic congestion in multiple areas.
A family in Kampung Skudai Kecil was devastated when their home was completely submerged by floodwaters on 20 March, leaving them with nothing just before Hari Raya Aidilfitri, happening on 31 March.
Many victims are now worried their Hari Raya celebrations will be dampened as their festive preparations were swept away by the floods.
Around 20 schools located across Johor Baru, Kulai, Pontian, Kota Tinggi, and Kluang have been disrupted by the ongoing disaster. Of these 20 schools, seven are now serving as temporary relief centres, two are completely submerged, and 11 are cut off.
State Education and Information Committee Chairman Aznan Tamin confirmed that schools being used as relief centres are fully prepared for the influx of flood victims.
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Each district has already pre-identified schools for this purpose, making sure they are ready to accommodate evacuees as needed.
Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has urged residents to stay vigilant and follow official warnings. Authorities warn that the number of flood victims could rise further as more updates are received.
Rain is expected in 10 districts in Johor, which may worsen the flooding situation.
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