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Record rainfall has pummeled central Japan, prompting mass evacuations across Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures. Authorities issued the highest weather alert as landslides and submerged vehicles threaten thousands of residents.
Selangor faces escalating vandalism and theft at critical pump houses, with repairs reaching RM400,000 annually. State officials announce enhanced security measures including CCTV installation and police coordination.
Selangor has committed RM40.5 million to combat recurring flash floods in Petaling Jaya City Council areas through a two-phase mitigation plan covering 39 projects across hotspot zones.
Negri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun has urged voters to evaluate the state government's flood mitigation initiatives in Linggi rather than allowing the recurring inundation issue to become a political football heading into the 16th state election.