Search continues for missing four after massive Kedah flood

BernamaPublished: Aug 19, 2021 5:34 AM | Updated: Aug 19, 2021 6:28 AM

The search and rescue operation for four victims still missing after a water surge incident in Yan, about 40km from Alor Setar, Kedah continued today at 8.30am.

Kedah Fire and Rescue Department assistant director (Operations) Mohamadul Ehsan Mohd Zain said three of the missing were among 22 people affected by the incident in Titi Hayun.

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