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M 4.7 moderate earthquake shakes Malaysia today, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake's epicenter was located 23 km NNW of Ranau. It was 10.8 miles deep.

Floods in Malaysia have claimed life of a teenager and forced evacuations of around 19,000 people, officials said on Wednesday. Swollen river swept away a 17-year-old boy who was fishing with his father in Terengganu. Evacuated people are living in several schools in Pahang, Terengganu and Johor states of Malaysia, the National Security Council’s disaster relief centre said. Malaysian Meteorological Department had issued an "orange" alert for Pahang and Terengganu on Monday. More floods are expected to hit Kelantan area. Below is a you tube video by Strait Times showing the people living in evacuation centre at Kampung Pogoh 2 in Segamat. Floods are regular natural disasters in Malaysia which happen every year during the monsoon season. The 1971 Kuala Lumpur floods killed 32 people. Original post: Natural Disasters List December 4, 2013

Water released from a dam caused Bertam River to flood the Cameron Highlands claiming lives of two foreigners with another missing. Rescuers have found dead bodies of an Indonesian woman and a Bangladeshi man. River also flooded 80 squatter homes nearby, AFP reported. Area is famous for tea plantations as well as vegetable and fruit farms where most of workers are from Indonesia, Bangladesh and Nepal. Original post: Natural Disasters List October 23, 2013

M 4.8 moderate earthquake hits Indonesia today, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake's epicenter was located 21 km ENE of Sibolga. It was 6.2 miles deep. Tremor was even felt across Malaysia including Kuala Lumpur. Magnitude 6.1 very strong earthquake in Banda Aceh, Indonesia claimed lives of dozens of people some days ago. 07:16 UTC (local time Thursday, July 11, 2013 at 14:16 PM @ epicenter) Epicenter Location 21 km (13mi) ENE of Sibolga, Indonesia 58 km (36mi) NW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia 91 km (57mi) WSW of Bandar, Indonesia 102 km (63mi) WSW of Rantauprapat, Indonesia 336 km (209mi) WSW of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Original post: Natural Disasters List July 11, 2013 In collaboration with earthquake-report.com

Landslide in Ukay Perdana, Malaysia has claimed lives of three workers and injured one other, The Star Online reported. Landslide hit eight workers at 11 a.m Wednesday at Sierra Ukay construction site. Four other workers managed to escape the disater. According to Selangor Fire and Rescue Depart­ment official, three of dead were from Myanmar whereas injured one was a Bangladeshi. Injured worker is having treatment at Ampang Hospital. Original post: Natural Disasters List July 4, 2013

State of emergency has been declared in Malaysia after the air pollutant index (API) reached 16-years-high. Malaysian government declared a state of emergency today in Muar and Ledang districts after the air pollutant index (API) hit 750 in Muar. Malaysian authorities have already closed all 221 schools in Muar and Ledang for two days due to health hazards. Similarly the Department of Environment has also issued a ban against open burning activities in Selangor, Malacca and Johor until further notice. During 1997-1998 haze, the air pollutant index (API) reached 860. Hazardous haze in Malaysia and Singapore have been caused by continued uncontrolled burning from plantation cultivation in Indonesia. 2013 Singapore haze is said to be worst in its history. Original post: Natural Disasters List June 23, 2013

A large-scale air quality disaster has hit Singapore and Malaysia. In Singapore, haze at 12 p.m. on 21 June 2013 reached 401 making a record of worst in its history. Singapore haze 2013 is caused by continued uncontrolled burning from plantation cultivation in Indonesia. The photo below by AFP shows city skyline shrouded by haze in Singapore (June 20, 2013) and same view on a clear day (April 13, 2012).   In Singapore, the Ministry of Education has announced closure of all school activities in the month of June. According to the Environment and Water Resources Minister Vivian Balakrishnan, a task force comprising 23 agencies is made to deal with the situation and draw up contingency plans. The McDonald's fast-food chain has also temporarily stopped delivering food in Singapore. State of emergency has been declared in Malaysia after the air pollutant index (API) reached 16-years-high. Malaysian authorities have closed all 221 schools in Muar and Ledang for two days du

At least two people died and five other were injured in storm in Penang, Malaysia. A 24m-high telecommunication antenna fell due to storm and damaged around eight vehicles. Injured people are having treatment at Penang Hospital. Malaysia Meteorological Department had forecast strong winds up to 50 km/hr in the state. Storm cleanup was immediately started by Penang Island Municipal Council workers. Similarly thunderstorm has damaged more than 100 houses in Seberang Perai Utara, SP Tengah and SP Selatan area, The Sun Daily has reported. Original post: Natural Disasters List June 14, 2013

Flash flood has hit Alor Star, the Kedah province of Malaysia with worst in Taman Uda, Taman Ambar and Taman Muhibbah area. Around 1,000 residents have been affected by recent Malaysian flood, The New Straits Times Press (Malaysia) reported. Monsoon floods and flash floods are the most severe climate-related natural disasters in Malaysia . Original post: Natural Disasters List June 10, 2013

At least nine cars damaged in a landslide near the Bukit Nanas monorail station in Jalan Sultan Ismail, Malaysia. Heavy rainfall cased a 25-metre high landslide and damaged cars, New Straits Times says. According to Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue, there was still soil movements due to the heavy rains. No casualties have been reported. Original post: Natural Disasters List May 7, 2013

Landslide caused by heavy rainfall has claimed three lives and injured one in Jayapura, the provincial capital of Papua, Indonesia. Landslide disaster occurred in the Immanuel APO church complex in Jayapura Utara. Among the fatalities, one is17-year-old female student from SMU school Mandala Jayapura and others two are 23 and 26 years old female teachers. Related post: Indonesia natural disasters statistics Landslide, which injured one, is currently having treatment at Dok II Hospital. Injured person is the elder brother of the three victims. Jayapura City Police managed to rescue other four victims from the collapsed house. Flooding has closed road between Jayapura City and Abepura. Landslide in Jayapura, Indonesia in January 2013 killed two. Landslides and flooding are common natural disasters in Indonesia. Original post: Natural Disasters List March 17, 2013 Are you from this area? Or are you familiar with this natural disaster ? Kindly write your experience in

Heavy rainfall has caused huge mudslide in Taman Kledang Permai in Ipoh, Malaysia. Mudslide has also blocked Ipoh-Lumut highway. Heavy rainfall has caused huge mudslide in Taman Kledang Permai in Ipoh, Malaysia. Mudslide has also blocked Ipoh-Lumut highway. Mudslide disaster occurred around 4am on Friday. Following Malaysian newspaper, The Star, mudslide washed away at least three cars and has affected 250 residents in Taman Kledang Permai and Taman Arkid area. Related post: List of natural disasters in Malaysia in 2013 Ipoh City Council's staffs are currently (around 10 am) cleaning the debris (Photo: New Straits Times, Malaysia). Original post: Natural Disasters List March 1, 2013 Are you from this area? Or are you familiar with this natural disaster ? Kindly write your experience in a few sentence in the comment box below.

This list contains all major natural disasters in Malaysia in 2012 with detail report. Click for most recent natural disasters in Malaysia December 2012 December 2 5 : Flood in Malaysia, worst since 1971! More than 10,8000 people displaced due to flood in the east coast of peninsular Malaysia. December 04: Flash floods in Perak, Malaysia Around 50 people evacuated due to flooding in the Kuala Kangsar district , M alaysia. Novemb er 2012 November 25: Flooding in Lukut, Malaysia Three hours continuous rainfall flooded more than 200 houses in Lukut. November 20: Flooding in Sungai Rembau, Malaysia Two rivers exceed danger level in Sungai Rembau, Malaysia. November 16: Flash floods in Tenom, Malaysia Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in Kg Undusan in Tenom Malysia. Five houses were completely damaged. October 2012 October 26: Flash floods in Jalan Damansara area of Kualumpur Heavy rainfall caused flooding in Kuala Lumpur (Jalan Damansara area) of Malaysia. October 19: S

This list contains all major natural disasters in Malaysia in 2013 with detail report. Click for most recent natural disasters in Malaysia July 2013 July 11: Earthquake shakes Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tremor was well felt across Malaysia including Kuala Lumpur.  July 4: Landslide in Ukay Perdana, Malaysia Landslide in Ukay Perdana, Malaysia has claimed lives of three workers and injured one other. June 2013 June 23: State of emergency in Malaysia State of emergency has been declared in Malaysia after the air pollutant index (API) reached 16-years-high. June 14: Malaysia storm kills 2, more than 100 houses destroyed At least two people died and five other were injured in storm in Penang, Malaysia. June10: Flash flood hits Alor Star, Malaysia Flash flood has hit Alor Star, the Kedah province of Malaysia with worst in Taman Uda, Taman Ambar and Taman Muhibbah area. May 2013 May 7: Landslide damages cars in Malaysia At least nine cars damaged in a landslide near the Bukit N

Recent Natural Disasters 2013 : Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang are placed on high alert for a tropical storm Sonamu which is expected to make landfall today. There is rumor that 20-foot high tidal waves will hit the state's capital but government officials have said that no mini-tsunami will occur. Want to submit a News tip or story idea? Click here Keep this page open or visit later to get update report. Check Worldwide Natural Disasters List + Detail Report Related Posts: Malaysian Flooding 2012: Worst since 1971! Flooding in Terengganu and Kelantan, Malaysia Malaysia natural disasters 2013 Kuantan, Pekan and Rompin in Pahang, Malaysia are most likely to be flooded during the tropical storm Sonamu. At least 150 members of the Civil Defence Department have been put on standby in the state capital. Three Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) helicopters are currently put on standby to help the disaster victims. There is rumor that 20-foot high tidal waves will hit th

Recent Natural Disasters In Malaysia  Bencana Alam baru-baru ini Di Malaysia This list contains all major natural disasters in Malaysia with detail report.  Senarai ini mengandungi semua bencana semulajadi yang utama di Malaysia dengan laporan terperinci. The most recent natural disasters are at the top of the list. Bencana semula jadi paling terkini adalah di bahagian atas senarai. If certain natural disasters/hazards around your area aren't listed, kindly report through contact form Topics: Earthquake, Flood, Volcanic Eruption, Tornado, Tsunami, Wildfire, Drought, Hailstorm, Heat Wave, Hurricane, Epidemic, Famine, Lahar, Limnic Eruption, Mudflow, Solar Flare and other disasters. Topik: Gempa bumi, Banjir, Letusan Gunung Berapi, Kemarau, Hailstorm, Gelombang Haba, Hurikan, wabak, Kebuluran, Letusan Limnic, Flare Suria dan bencana lain. Note: The disaster here, includes only which are published in this blog. Nota: Bencana di sini, termasuk yang disiarkan dalam blog ini.