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Search resumes for three foreign nationals missing in Kuala Kubu Baharu flash flood
Rescue operations have resumed in Hulu Selangor for three foreign men swept away during a water surge in Kuala Kubu Baharu. The search effort involves multiple agencies coordinating efforts to locate the missing individuals.
LSN Malaysia ·
KUALA LUMPUR — Rescue teams have relaunched their search operation for three foreign nationals reported missing after being caught in a sudden water surge in Kuala Kubu Baharu, Hulu Selangor district.
The search-and-rescue operation resumed on November 11 following the incident that swept the men away. Emergency response teams from multiple agencies have been mobilized to comb the affected areas and surrounding waterways in the district.
The exact circumstances leading to the water surge remain under investigation. Authorities are working to establish a clear timeline of events and identify the precise location where the three men were last seen before being swept away.
This incident underscores the risks posed by sudden flash floods in Malaysia's river systems, particularly during periods of heavy rainfall. Residents and visitors to river areas have been advised to exercise caution and monitor weather conditions closely.
The search operation continues as authorities maintain their efforts to locate the missing individuals. Further updates are expected as the rescue mission progresses.