TELUK INTAN, Nov 9 — As floodwaters rose around their homes, two families in Hilir Perak faced an urgent challenge — getting their vulnerable loved ones to safety before the situation worsened.
For Mahani Zakaria, 75, protecting her 41-year-old son with disabilities and two orphaned grandchildren mattered far more than saving her belongings when floodwaters began entering her home in Kampung Batu 10, Changkat Jong, several days ago.
Mahani, who has lived in the house since she was 14, said she noticed the water rising at about 7 pm and immediately began moving essential belongings to higher ground.
By 1 am, floodwaters had reached knee level inside her home, prompting her to call the Fire and Rescue Department for assistance.
