Floods kill 3 in Malaysia

Tue, 26 Aug 1997 | Source: DPA

KUALA LUMPUR (DPA): A tropical storm that battered northern Malaysia over the weekend caused widespread flooding and killed three people, including a two-week-old infant whose cradle was blown away by strong winds, news reports said yesterday.

The worst-hit districts were in Kedah state, where hundreds of villagers were evacuated as heavy rains caused widespread flooding in low-lying areas.

Ferry services to several islands off Kedah, including Langkawi resort island, were briefly suspended Saturday because of rough sea conditions.

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