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3 dead, over 80,000 displaced as Malaysia prepares for worst floods in a decade

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Heavy-than-expected monsoon rains caused severe flooding that killed three people and displaced more than 80,000 .

The northeastern state of Kelantan , bordering Thailand , was the worst affected with 56,029 people evacuated from their homes.

Nearly 83,000 personnel and thousands of rescue boats, four -wheel vehicles and life jackets are ready.

Floods are common in parts of Malaysia during the annual monsoon season, that starts in November and could last until March .

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English

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