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Thousands of people evacuated in Malaysia
In eastern Malaysia, thousands of people have been evacuated after torrential rain and strong winds hit three states.
The official Bernama news agency reported the floods killed one person and also disrupted road and rail services within the states.
The dead flood victim was identified as Tang Thie, an 83-year-old man from Kuantan in the capital of Pahang state.
His body was found in floodwaters which had flowed into his house.
The Meteorological deparment has placed Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang and southern Johor state in the red alert category.
24/12/01 0:02:48 | ABC Radio Australia News
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