Most Recent Disaster Declaration:
Floods, 01-17-2007
Extensive rainfall in mid-January triggered severe flooding in southern peninsular Malaysia, with some areas submerged under three meters of water. Heavy rains beginning in December 2006 reportedly resulted in the worst flooding in the area in more than a century, particularly affecting the southern states of Johor and Pahang. According to the Government of Malaysia, the flooding killed 17 people, forced the evacuation of more than 100,000 others, and caused more than $28.6 million in property damage. As of January 17, approximately 98,000 people remained displaced in 268 flood evacuation centers in Johor and Pahang states, down from 112,000 displaced at the height of flooding, according to the Malaysian Red Crescent Society.
On January 17, U.S. Ambassador Christopher J. LaFleur declared a disaster due to the effects of the flooding. In response, OFDA provided $50,000 through the U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur to the Malaysian Red Crescent Society to support emergency relief efforts, including the local purchase of relief supplies and related logistical support, and the return and initial recovery of flood-affected populations.
For information on additional USAID disaster responses in Malaysia, please see OFDA Annual Reports.
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