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Malaysia

Malaysia - Floods (NADMA, MET Malaysia) (ECHO Daily Flash of 8 January 2026)

  • Since late December 2025, insular Malaysia (comprising the states of Sabah and Sarawak) has been experiencing severe flooding caused by persistent heavy rainfall.
  • According to national authorities, 1 344 people have been affected, with 1 244 in Sabah and 120 in Sarawak.
  • Weather forecasts indicate that moderate to heavy rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms, will continue over the next 24 hours, particularly across the flood-affected regions in Borneo.