2 hours ago · Malaysia
Deepavali picnic in Malaysia turns tragic as flash floods hit Selangor
What's happening
SignalsMonitor is following this as a general story. South China Morning Post Asia is the outlet attached so far. The reports are tied to Malaysia. The first report grouped here was at 10 Nov 2026, 05:08 UTC. The headline in use is “Deepavali picnic in Malaysia turns tragic as flash floods hit Selangor”. This note is SignalsMonitor's own briefing, not the publisher's article.
What we know
Flash floods during a Deepavali picnic in Malaysia have killed a man and left seven others missing, as authorities evacuated hundreds from flood-prone areas in Selangor and Perak states amid a strengthening monsoon season. The shifting monsoon winds also triggered a surge in thunderstorms across the country, helping clear out…
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- First reported by South China Morning Post Asia
Deepavali picnic in Malaysia turns tragic as flash floods hit Selangor
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