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Raya ruined as floods ravage JB village again
- Admin UKK
- Berita
JOHOR BARU: Kampung Pasir Tebrau residents here are once again grappling with severe floods, which have become an annual disaster.
The housing estate often floods after downpours, making it the worst-hit village in the state capital.
Hairul Azim Jasmin, 21, described this year's flood as one of the worst, which was made even more devastating by its timing as it happened during Ramadan and just before Hari Raya Aidilfitri.
"All our Raya preparations, from new clothes and curtains to a recently bought television, are gone," said the private sector worker.
He managed to salvage some important documents before being evacuated.
Having lived in the flood-prone village since birth, Hairul said the situation is likely to persist unless river deepening and embankment projects are carried out.
"We've been informed by Drainage and Irrigation Department officers and the assemblyman's office that if it rains for two to three days, flooding is inevitable.
"This is because the river is getting shallower, and no embankments have been built."
The village, home to 105 families and 54 houses, has seen recurring floods in recent years, with the 2023 flood causing comparable destruction.
For Zaleha Bachok, 52, floodwaters reached chest level despite her home being on higher ground.
She was forced to evacuate last night to ensure the safety of her child with disabilities.
"We waded through the floodwaters, but the relief centre had not yet opened, so we had to break our fast elsewhere."
As the situation worsened, authorities ordered all residents to evacuate.
Zaleha, who has lived in the housing estate for 29 years, said most residents have come to accept the floods as an unavoidable part of life.
"We live in a flood-prone area, so we are always prepared.
"We have yet to do any Raya shopping, and we were unable to save anything from our home."
These recurring floods highlight the need for long-term solutions, with residents calling for action to prevent another disastrous start to the new year.