THE STAR - Thursday, 21 Dec, 2006 FLOODS worsened in the southern states, with the main roads leading into Kota Tinggi and Segamat in Johor cut off by rising waters since morning. More than 45,000 people in Johor, Malacca, Negri Sembilan and Pahang have been evacuated. Some 200 Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) substations in Johor have been shut down, leaving over 3,500 premises without electricity. Railway services to the south have been cancelled until further notice. Certain areas in Segamat had their water supply cut off after three treatment plants were closed. According to the Meteorological Department, more downpours are expected over the next few days. |
THE STAR - Friday, 19 Jan, 2007 Floodwaters in Kota Tinggi, Johor, have receded and things are almost back to normal. The combo photo on top shows the town centre on Wednesday, Jan 17, 2pm while the bottom picture was taken Thursday, Jan 18, 4pm. The overall situation in Johor is improving with clear skies and sunny weather over the past few days. |