2021–2022 Malaysian floods

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On 14 December 2021, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA){{#tag:ref|The Japan Meteorological Agency is the official Regional Specialized Meteorological Center for the western Pacific Ocean.{{cite web|publisher=Japan Meteorological Agency|title=Annual Report on Activities of the RSMC Tokyo – Typhoon Center 2000|date=February 2001|access-date=26 March 2014|url=http://www.jma.go.jp/jma/jma-eng/jma-center/rsmc-hp-pub-eg/AnnualReport/2000/Text/Text2000.pdf|page=3|archive-date=31 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151031002308/http://www.jma.go.jp/jma/jma-eng/jma-center/rsmc-hp-pub-eg/AnnualReport/2000/Text/Text2000.pdf|url-status=live}}|group="nb"}} upgraded a westward-moving low-pressure area to a tropical depression.{{Cite web|date=13 December 2021|title=Warning and Summary 131800|url=https://www.wis-jma.go.jp/d/o/RJTD/Alphanumeric/Warning/Warnings_and_weather_summary/20211213/180000/A_WWJP27RJTD131800_C_RJTD_20211213202216_33.txt|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20211214025258/https://www.wis-jma.go.jp/d/o/RJTD/Alphanumeric/Warning/Warnings_and_weather_summary/20211213/180000/A_WWJP27RJTD131800_C_RJTD_20211213202216_33.txt|archive-date=14 December 2021|access-date=20 December 2021|website=Japan Meteorological Agency}}{{Cite web|date=14 December 2021|title=Warning and Summary 140000|url=https://tgftp.nws.noaa.gov/data/raw/ww/wwjp27.rjtd..txt|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20211214025206/https://tgftp.nws.noaa.gov/data/raw/ww/wwjp27.rjtd..txt|archive-date=14 December 2021|access-date=20 December 2021|website=Japan Meteorological Agency}} The Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC){{#tag:ref|The Joint Typhoon Warning Center is a joint United States Navy – United States Air Force task force that issues tropical cyclone warnings for the western Pacific Ocean and other regions.{{cite web|publisher=Joint Typhoon Warning Center|title=Joint Typhoon Warning Center Mission Statement|year=2011|access-date=25 July 2012|url=https://metocph.nmci.navy.mil/jtwc/menu/JTWC_mission.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070726103400/https://metocph.nmci.navy.mil/jtwc/menu/JTWC_mission.html|archive-date=26 July 2007}}|group="nb"}} began monitoring the system by the next day, noting the presence of a consolidated low-level circulation within the system.{{Cite web|date=15 December 2021|title=Significant Tropical Weather Advisory for the Western and South Pacific Oceans from 150600Z–160600Z December 2021|url=https://www.metoc.navy.mil/jtwc/products/abpwweb.txt|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210425144930/https://www.metoc.navy.mil/jtwc/products/abpwweb.txt|archive-date=25 April 2021|access-date=20 December 2021|website=Joint Typhoon Warning Center}} The system's chances of developing into a tropical cyclone slowly increased, and on 16 December at 17:30 UTC, the JTWC issued a Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert (TCFA) for the system despite the outflow of Typhoon Rai partially exposing the system's low-level circulation.{{Cite JTWC|date=16 December 2021|type=tcfa|designation=97W|url=https://wiki.chlod.net/jtwc/text/2021-12-16-1730-wp9721web.txt|access-date=20 December 2021}} By 21:00 UTC, the JTWC upgraded the system to a tropical depression, assigning it the designation 29W as it continued over marginally favorable developmental conditions.{{Cite JTWC|date=16 December 2021|type=prog|category=TD|designation=29W|no=1|name=Twentynine|url=https://wiki.chlod.net/jtwc/prog/2021-12-16-1940-wp2921prog.txt|access-date=20 December 2021}} Shortly after, at 23:00 UTC, the depression made landfall north of the city of Kuantan in the state of Pahang, and began to weaken afterwards, prompting the JTWC to issue its final advisory on the system by the next day.{{Cite JTWC|date=17 December 2021|type=warning|category=TD|designation=29W|no=2|name=Twentynine|url=https://wiki.chlod.net/jtwc/text/2021-12-17-0340-wp2921web.txt|access-date=20 December 2021}} The JMA stopped monitoring the system on 17 December at 12:00 UTC.{{Cite web|date=17 December 2021|title=Warning and Summary 170600|url=https://tgftp.nws.noaa.gov/data/raw/ww/wwjp27.rjtd..txt|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20211217085329/https://tgftp.nws.noaa.gov/data/raw/ww/wwjp27.rjtd..txt|archive-date=17 December 2021|access-date=20 December 2021|website=Japan Meteorological Agency}}{{Cite web|date=17 December 2021|title=Warning and Summary 171200|url=https://tgftp.nws.noaa.gov/data/raw/ww/wwjp27.rjtd..txt|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20211217143146/https://tgftp.nws.noaa.gov/data/raw/ww/wwjp27.rjtd..txt|archive-date=17 December 2021|access-date=20 December 2021|website=Japan Meteorological Agency}}

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Prior to the floods, the Kelantan Welfare Department prepared RM1.3 million (US$309,500) for relief efforts.{{Cite news|last=Abdullah|first=Sharifah Mahsinah|url=https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/755520/kelantan-flood-victims-now-1084|title=Kelantan flood victims now at 1,084|date=18 December 2021|newspaper=New Straits Times|access-date=24 December 2021|archive-date=24 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211224155323/https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/755520/kelantan-flood-victims-now-1084|url-status=live}} The National Disaster Command Centre (NDCC or NADMA) had planned 5,731 temporary shelters (known locally by its Malay abbreviation, PPS) that could accommodate over 1.6 million victims across the nation for emergency purposes.{{Cite news|last=Abdullah|first=Sharifah Mahsinah|url=https://www.hmetro.com.my/mutakhir/2021/12/790183/pindahkan-mangsa-sediakan-makanan-itu-lebih-utama-pm-metrotv|title=Pindahkan mangsa, sediakan makanan, itu lebih utama - PM [METROTV]|date=19 December 2021|newspaper=Harian Metro|access-date=25 December 2021|archive-date=25 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211225040327/https://www.hmetro.com.my/mutakhir/2021/12/790183/pindahkan-mangsa-sediakan-makanan-itu-lebih-utama-pm-metrotv|url-status=live}}

On 16 December, the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MMA or MetMalaysia) issued an orange alert for all districts of Kelantan and Terengganu and yellow alerts for Pahang, Perak, Kedah and Penang until 17 December.{{Cite news|url=https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2021/12/16/national-disaster-control-centre-calls-for-states-with-risk-of-heavy-rain-t/2029011|title=National Disaster Control Centre calls for states with risk of heavy rain to activate disaster management committees|date=16 December 2021|newspaper=Bernama|via=The Malay Mail|access-date=24 December 2021|archive-date=24 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211224141254/https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2021/12/16/national-disaster-control-centre-calls-for-states-with-risk-of-heavy-rain-t/2029011|url-status=live}} On the same day, flood warnings were issued by the National Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (PRABN) to two districts at Kelantan (Kuala Krai District and Jeli District).{{Cite news|url=https://themalaysianreserve.com/2021/12/16/flood-warning-issued-for-kuala-krai-jeli/|title=Flood warning issued for Kuala Krai, Jeli|date=16 December 2021|newspaper=The Malaysian Reserve|access-date=25 December 2021|archive-date=24 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211224163456/https://themalaysianreserve.com/2021/12/16/flood-warning-issued-for-kuala-krai-jeli/|url-status=live}} The NDCC advised on the activation of state- and district-level disaster management committees following the alert.{{Cite news|url=https://www.thesundaily.my/local/activate-disaster-management-committees-in-states-with-risk-of-heavy-rain-KF8667158|title=Activate Disaster Management Committees in states with risk of heavy rain|date=16 December 2021|newspaper=Bernama|via=The Sun Daily|access-date=24 December 2021|archive-date=24 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211224141243/https://www.thesundaily.my/local/activate-disaster-management-committees-in-states-with-risk-of-heavy-rain-KF8667158|url-status=live}} MetMalaysia subsequently issued an amber alert for persisted rainfalls across the Klang Valley. This alert was later raised to a red alert (the maximum level), and was expanded to neighbouring states, including Pahang.{{Cite web|url=https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2021/12/19/metmalaysia-rain-red-alert-for-klang-valley-extended-expanded-to-pahang/2029524|title=MetMalaysia: Rain red alert for Klang Valley extended, expanded to Pahang|last=Ong|first=Justin|date=19 December 2021|website=Malay Mail|url-status=live|access-date=19 December 2021|archive-date=19 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211219002026/https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2021/12/19/metmalaysia-rain-red-alert-for-klang-valley-extended-expanded-to-pahang/2029524}} The Klang Gates Dam released 25 per cent of its reservoir in stages after water levels exceeded acceptable ranges.{{Cite web|url=https://www.hmetro.com.my/mutakhir/2021/12/790189/air-empangan-klang-gate-dilepaskan-berperingkat|title=Air empangan Klang Gate dilepaskan berperingkat|last1=Razali|first1=Safeek Affendy|last2=Parzi|first2=Nasaruddin|date=19 December 2021|website=Harian Metro|url-status=live|access-date=19 December 2021|archive-date=19 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211219002011/https://www.hmetro.com.my/mutakhir/2021/12/790189/air-empangan-klang-gate-dilepaskan-berperingkat}} By 18 December, flood operation centres were activated in all districts of Kelantan.{{Cite news|url=https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/755686/number-flood-victims-kelantan-increasing|title=Number of flood victims in Kelantan increasing|date=18 December 2021|newspaper=New Straits Times|access-date=24 December 2021|archive-date=24 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211224155909/https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/755686/number-flood-victims-kelantan-increasing|url-status=live}} Later that night, Tuan Ibrahim, the Minister of Environment and Water, released an emergency statement requesting immediate preparations at Kuala Lumpur from floods after the breaching of four main rivers across the city.{{Cite web|url=https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2021/12/18/brace-for-floods-kuala-lumpur/|title=Brace for floods, Kuala Lumpur|date=19 December 2021|website=Free Malaysia Today|url-status=live|access-date=18 December 2021|archive-date=18 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211218201935/https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2021/12/18/brace-for-floods-kuala-lumpur/}} The SMART Tunnel was activated amidst the increasing precipitation, and achieved record-high diversion volumes of approximately five-million cubic meters of flood water.{{Cite news|url=https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2021/12/19/smart-tunnel-diverted-five-million-cubic-metres-of-flood-water/2029695|title=SMART tunnel diverted five million cubic metres of flood water, says environment sec-gen|newspaper=Bernama|via=The Malay Mail|access-date=23 December 2021|archive-date=21 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211221072632/https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2021/12/19/smart-tunnel-diverted-five-million-cubic-metres-of-flood-water/2029695|url-status=live}}

Staff and displaced residents of relief centres were regularly screened for COVID-19 to prevent outbreaks from occurring.{{Cite news|url=https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/756961/regular-covid-19-screening-tests-kelantan-flood-relief-centres|title=Regular Covid-19 screening tests at Kelantan flood relief centres|date=22 December 2021|newspaper=New Straits Times|access-date=24 December 2021|archive-date=24 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211224162314/https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/756961/regular-covid-19-screening-tests-kelantan-flood-relief-centres|url-status=live}}

Tropical Depression 29W's crossing of central Malaysia brought long periods of sustained downpours. Several meteorological records were broken during the process. A weather station at Sentul recorded a peak daily rainfall of {{convert|363|mm|in}}, equivalent to a month's worth of rainfall at the region. It was followed by measurements of {{convert|273|mm|in}} at Sungai Bonus Tun Abdul Razak, {{convert|258|mm|in}} at Jinjang, and {{convert|247|mm|in}} at Gombak. Amirudin Shari, the Menteri Besar of Selangor, was notified by the Selangor Department of Irrigation and Drainage that the state had received {{convert|380|mm|in}} of rainfall. Previously, the state's highest rainfall measurements were at {{convert|180|mm|in}}.{{Cite news|url=https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2021/12/18/record-rainfall-in-selangor-passes-380mm-mark-state-government-moves-victim/2029482|title=Record rainfall in Selangor passes 380mm mark, state government moves victims to relief centres|newspaper=The Malay Mail|date=18 December 2021|access-date=27 December 2021|archive-date=19 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211219094019/https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2021/12/18/record-rainfall-in-selangor-passes-380mm-mark-state-government-moves-victim/2029482|url-status=live}}

During its furthest extent, 71,000 people from eight states were evacuated to emergency shelters. The NDCC announced a refined figure of 69,134 people displaced on 21 December. On 23 December, Inspector-General of Police Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani announced the displacement figures at 68,341 people.{{Cite news|url=https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/604220|title=Floods death toll now at 37, 10 still missing|newspaper=Malaysiakini|date=23 December 2021|access-date=23 December 2021|archive-date=23 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211223043904/https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/604220|url-status=live}}

Some portions of the Federal Highway, New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE), and the Karak Highway were exposed to landslides and flooding, which made them entirely impassable.{{Cite news|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/19/sections-of-kl-karak-highway-impassable-due-to-flooding-landslides |title=Flood Alert: Sections of KL-Karak Highway impassable due to water, landslides|newspaper=Bernama|via=The Star|access-date=23 December 2021|archive-date=20 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211220014206/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/19/sections-of-kl-karak-highway-impassable-due-to-flooding-landslides|url-status=live}} At the Karak Highway, 450 motorists were stranded for two days before they were rescued.{{Cite news|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/20/floods-450-people-stranded-on-kl-karak-highway-rescued-in-stages|title=Floods: 450 people stranded on KL-Karak highway rescued in stages|newspaper=Bernama|via=The Star|access-date=23 December 2021|archive-date=20 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211220013305/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/20/floods-450-people-stranded-on-kl-karak-highway-rescued-in-stages|url-status=live}} 226 people were rescued from the NKVE.{{Cite news|url=https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/755982/nkves-shah-alam-toll-plaza-and-interchange-remain-closed|title=NKVE's Shah Alam toll plaza and interchange remain closed|newspaper=New Straits Times|access-date=23 December 2021|archive-date=19 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211219095513/https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/755982/nkves-shah-alam-toll-plaza-and-interchange-remain-closed|url-status=live}} The Kemuning-Shah Alam Highway (LKSA), which faced minor flooding, was closed for two days.{{cite news|url=https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/756265/routes-kemuning-shah-alam-highway-reopened-motorists|title=Routes in Kemuning-Shah Alam Highway reopened to motorists|newspaper=Bernama|via=The Straits Times|access-date=23 December 2021|archive-date=20 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211220070825/https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/756265/routes-kemuning-shah-alam-highway-reopened-motorists|url-status=live}} NDCC estimated that 224 roads (126 state, 98 federal) were disrupted by circumstances related to the floods.{{cite news|url=https://www.astroawani.com/berita-malaysia/98-federal-roads-126-state-roads-affected-floods-nadma-337663|title=98 federal roads, 126 state roads affected by floods - Nadma|newspaper=Bernama|via=Astro Awani|access-date=25 December 2021|archive-date=25 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211225034204/https://www.astroawani.com/berita-malaysia/98-federal-roads-126-state-roads-affected-floods-nadma-337663|url-status=live}} 333 electrical substations from six states were closed down for safety reasons, leading to power cuts.{{cite news|url=https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/756029/333-electrical-substations-closed-several-flood-hit-states|title=333 electrical substations closed in several flood-hit states|newspaper=New Straits Times|access-date=25 December 2021|archive-date=25 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211225090844/https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/756029/333-electrical-substations-closed-several-flood-hit-states|url-status=live}}

At least 181 COVID-19 cases were detected among evacuees. Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin warned on 20 December that the disaster could lead to an increase in infections in the country.{{cite web|last=Auto|first=Hermes|date=2021-12-20|title=Rescuers scramble to save Malaysia's flood victims as blame game starts {{!}} The Straits Times|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/rescuers-scramble-to-save-malaysias-flood-victims-as-blame-game-starts|access-date=2021-12-23|website=www.straitstimes.com|archive-date=22 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211222100226/https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/rescuers-scramble-to-save-malaysias-flood-victims-as-blame-game-starts|url-status=live}}

Kelantan was among the first states to receive heavy rainfall from Tropical Depression 29W. Five rivers in Kelantan recorded rises in water levels on 16 December, of which three achieved dangerous levels for the next two days.{{cite web|url=https://harakahdaily.net/index.php/2021/12/16/paras-air-lima-sungai-di-kelantan-tunjuk-trend-menaik/|title=Paras air lima sungai di Kelantan tunjuk trend menaik|date=16 December 2021|website=Harakahdaily|url-status=live|access-date=19 December 2021|language=my|archive-date=19 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211219103947/https://harakahdaily.net/index.php/2021/12/16/paras-air-lima-sungai-di-kelantan-tunjuk-trend-menaik/}} On 17 December, multiple districts of Kelantan were flooded, leading to the evacuation of 548 inhabitants from four districts, housed in eight temporary shelters.{{cite web|url=https://www.hmetro.com.my/utama/2021/12/790265/mangsa-banjir-di-kelantan-meningkat-kepada-3661-orangmetrotv|title=Mangsa banjir di Kelantan meningkat kepada 3,661 orang [METROTV]|last=Razali|first=Hidayatidatu|date=19 December 2021|website=Harian Metro|url-status=live|access-date=19 December 2021|archive-date=19 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211219075555/https://www.hmetro.com.my/utama/2021/12/790265/mangsa-banjir-di-kelantan-meningkat-kepada-3661-orangmetrotv}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.kosmo.com.my/2021/12/17/banjir-4-daerah-di-kelantan-mula-dinaiki-air/|title=Banjir : 4 daerah di Kelantan mula dinaiki air|last=Abdullah|first=Yatimin|date=17 December 2021|website=Kosmo!|url-status=live|access-date=19 December 2021|archive-date=19 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211219103942/https://www.kosmo.com.my/2021/12/17/banjir-4-daerah-di-kelantan-mula-dinaiki-air/}} Two patients infected with COVID-19 had to be evacuated to Gua Musang Hospital to prevent the spread of infection among other evacuees.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/18/floods-in-east-coast-worsen-factory-operator-is-first-casualty|title=Floods in east coast worsen, factory operator is first casualty|date=18 December 2021|newspaper=Bernama|via=The Star|access-date=24 December 2021|archive-date=24 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211224213829/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/18/floods-in-east-coast-worsen-factory-operator-is-first-casualty|url-status=live}}

By 18 December, the floods reached Pasir Mas. The first death was reported that day, after the body of a factory operator—who had fallen off a motorcycle while riding through a flooded road—was discovered at 2:22 pm near a Chinese cemetery at Gambang. The number of evacuated victims rose to 1,084, with 17 shelters set up statewide in five districts. Police have been deployed to the Sultan's Pier at Kota Bharu "to prevent crowds from going there to watch the rising river". The displaced victims peaked at 2,632 later that day, but has dropped constantly since then. The figure dropped during the subsequent week to within a thousand people, and by 24 December, the figure was 974 in five different temporary shelters.{{Cite news|url=https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/757349/number-flood-evacuees-kelantan-decreasing|title=Number of flood evacuees in Kelantan decreasing|date=23 December 2021|newspaper=New Straits Times|access-date=24 December 2021|archive-date=24 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211224000909/https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/757349/number-flood-evacuees-kelantan-decreasing|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/757638/only-974-evacuees-remain-5-kelantan-flood-relief-centres|title=Only 974 evacuees remain at 5 Kelantan flood relief centres|date=24 December 2021|newspaper=New Straits Times|access-date=24 December 2021|archive-date=24 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211224151446/https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/757638/only-974-evacuees-remain-5-kelantan-flood-relief-centres|url-status=live}}

The Menteri Besar of Kelantan, Ahmad Yakob, drew comparisons between these floods in his state and the 2014-15 floods, which faced similar issues.{{Cite news|url=https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/757496/years-floods-similar-2014-says-kelantan-mb-nsttv|title=This year's floods similar to 2014, says Kelantan MB [NSTTV]|date=24 December 2021|newspaper=New Straits Times|access-date=24 December 2021|archive-date=24 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211224090821/https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/757496/years-floods-similar-2014-says-kelantan-mb-nsttv|url-status=live}}

Minor flooding prior to the landfall of 29W on 3 December left 140 people displaced at Setiu and Besut for several days.{{cite web|url=https://themalaysianreserve.com/2021/12/04/floods-in-terengganu-140-victims-evacuated-to-seven-pps/|title=Floods in Terengganu: 140 victims evacuated to seven PPS|website=The Malaysian Reserve|date=4 December 2021|access-date=31 December 2021|archive-date=31 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211231134047/https://themalaysianreserve.com/2021/12/04/floods-in-terengganu-140-victims-evacuated-to-seven-pps/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://themalaysianreserve.com/2021/12/06/flood-only-26-evacuees-remaining-at-relief-centre-monday-morning/|title=Flood: Only 26 evacuees remaining at relief centre Monday morning|website=The Malaysian Reserve|date=6 December 2021|access-date=31 December 2021|archive-date=31 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211231134036/https://themalaysianreserve.com/2021/12/06/flood-only-26-evacuees-remaining-at-relief-centre-monday-morning/|url-status=live}}

On 16 December, when 29W crossed Kelantan, two rivers were reported to have exceeded their respective danger levels (Dungun River and Tebak River). The first temporary shelter was opened at an elementary school at Setiu. It was followed by another temporary shelter at the town hall of Dungun. There were 21 displaced victims.{{Cite news|url=https://themalaysianreserve.com/2021/12/17/floods-hit-kelantan-terengganu/|title=Floods hit Kelantan, Terengganu|date=17 December 2021|newspaper=Bernama|via=The Malaysian Reserve|access-date=25 December 2021|archive-date=25 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211225031818/https://themalaysianreserve.com/2021/12/17/floods-hit-kelantan-terengganu/|url-status=live}} By 18 December, the figure rose slightly to 63, and peaked at 285 by the end of the day.{{Cite news|url=https://www.thesundaily.my/local/people-brace-for-the-worst-as-floods-wreak-havoc-in-6-states-updated-EB8672789|title=People brace for the worst as floods wreak havoc in 6 states (Updated)|date=18 December 2021|newspaper=Bernama|via=The Sun Daily|access-date=25 December 2021|archive-date=25 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211225033443/https://www.thesundaily.my/local/people-brace-for-the-worst-as-floods-wreak-havoc-in-6-states-updated-EB8672789|url-status=live}} However, as the extent of the floods at the state were minor, only 9 evacuees remained three days later.{{Cite news|url=https://www.utusan.com.my/berita/2021/12/hanya-sembilan-mangsa-banjir-di-terengganu/|title=Hanya sembilan mangsa banjir di Terengganu|date=21 December 2021|newspaper=Utusan Malaysia|access-date=25 December 2021|archive-date=25 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211225033442/https://www.utusan.com.my/berita/2021/12/hanya-sembilan-mangsa-banjir-di-terengganu/|url-status=live}} The last temporary shelter, at Kemaman, was closed on 21 December.{{Cite news|url=https://www.sinarharian.com.my/article/179115/BERITA/Semasa/PPS-di-Terengganu-ditutup-sepenuhnya|title=PPS di Terengganu ditutup sepenuhnya|date=21 December 2021|newspaper=Sinar Harian|access-date=25 December 2021|archive-date=25 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211225033442/https://www.sinarharian.com.my/article/179115/BERITA/Semasa/PPS-di-Terengganu-ditutup-sepenuhnya|url-status=live}}

On 30 December, continuous rainfall was again observed in the state. At 4 pm, Dungun became the first to receive flooding, when 69 people were evacuated to a temporary shelter at the district.{{cite news|url=https://www.bernama.com/en/general/news_disaster.php?id=2039047|title=Floods: Terengganu hit again, number of evacuees in Kelantan up|date=30 December 2021|access-date=31 December 2021|newspaper=Bernama|archive-date=30 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211230142036/https://www.bernama.com/en/general/news_disaster.php?id=2039047|url-status=live}} By late night, the Terengganu state Disaster Management Secretariat was informed that major rivers at Besut, Dungun, and Hulu Terengganu had breached their respective danger levels.{{cite web|url=https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/759090/terengganu-braces-second-wave-floods-rivers-breach-danger-levels|title=Terengganu braces for second wave of floods as rivers breach danger levels|newspaper=New Straits Times|date=30 December 2021|access-date=31 December 2021|archive-date=31 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211231064050/https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/759090/terengganu-braces-second-wave-floods-rivers-breach-danger-levels|url-status=live}} By 31 December, the number of evacuees rose to 388. They were housed in two temporary shelters at Dungun.{{cite web|url=https://www.bernama.com/en/general/news_disaster.php?id=2039127|title=Number of flood evacuees rises in Terengganu, Kelantan, drops in Pahang|date=31 December 2021|access-date=31 December 2021|newspaper=Bernama|archive-date=31 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211231042126/https://www.bernama.com/en/general/news_disaster.php?id=2039127|url-status=live}}

Selangor and Kuala Lumpur suffered the most rainfall throughout the event. MetMalaysia issued the severest alert for 8 districts at the state for continuous rainfall since 17 December for 4 days. However, floods had already been present at Sepang, Hulu Langat and Klang a day before the warning was issued. 16 rivers had breached the danger level by then. On 18 December, 3,086 victims were displaced in 30 temporary shelters, the majority being at Klang.{{Cite news|url=https://themalaysianreserve.com/2021/12/18/more-than-3000-flood-victims-evacuated-to-30-pps-in-selangor/|title=More than 3,000 flood victims evacuated to 30 PPS in Selangor|date=18 December 2021|newspaper=Bernama|via=The Malaysian Reserve|access-date=27 December 2021|archive-date=18 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211218065428/https://themalaysianreserve.com/2021/12/18/more-than-3000-flood-victims-evacuated-to-30-pps-in-selangor/|url-status=live}} An extra 11 shelters were set up later that day.{{Cite news|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/18/klang-sepang-worst-hit-by-floods-says-selangor-police-chief|title=Klang, Sepang worst-hit by floods, says Selangor police chief|date=18 December 2021|newspaper=Bernama|via=The Star|access-date=27 December 2021|archive-date=18 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211218152747/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/18/klang-sepang-worst-hit-by-floods-says-selangor-police-chief|url-status=live}} 93 water pumps were deployed to remove the floodwaters at the scene, while 134 floodgates were closed to prevent overflows from high tides. Residents of Kajang and Salak Tinggi were advised to evacuate.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/18/selangor-floods-residents-in-kajang-salak-tinggi-told-to-prepare-to-evacuate|title=Selangor floods: Residents in Kajang, Salak Tinggi told to prepare to evacuate|website=The Star|access-date=27 December 2021|date=18 December 2021|archive-date=18 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211218125306/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/18/selangor-floods-residents-in-kajang-salak-tinggi-told-to-prepare-to-evacuate|url-status=live}} The main electrical substation at Glenmarie exploded during the night, causing a blackout across some parts of Shah Alam.{{Cite web|url=https://www.therakyatpost.com/news/2021/12/19/watch-shah-alam-electrical-substation-explodes-due-to-flood/|title=[Watch] Shah Alam Electrical Substation Explodes Due To Flood|website=The Rakyat Post|access-date=23 December 2021|archive-date=20 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211220203518/https://www.therakyatpost.com/news/2021/12/19/watch-shah-alam-electrical-substation-explodes-due-to-flood/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.malaysiatrend.com/electrical-substation-in-shah-alam-allegedly-exploded-after-heavy-flood-hits/|title=Electrical Substation In Shah Alam Allegedly Exploded After Heavy Flood Hits|website=Malaysia Trend|date=19 December 2021|access-date=23 December 2021|archive-date=19 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211219030020/https://www.malaysiatrend.com/electrical-substation-in-shah-alam-allegedly-exploded-after-heavy-flood-hits/|url-status=live}} Two water treatment plants were shut down from the floods, leading to water cuts at 472 areas across Klang Valley. Another plant was forced to limit water outputs due to water quality issues. Water supply trucks could not reach the affected regions as most roads were closed down or cut off from the floods.{{Cite news|url=https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2021/12/19/after-floods-air-selangor-announces-water-cuts-in-472-areas-across-klang-va/2029601|title=After floods, Air Selangor announces water cuts in 472 areas across Klang Valley, no timeline on when supply will resume|newspaper=The Malay Mail|access-date=23 December 2021|archive-date=20 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211220072705/https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2021/12/19/after-floods-air-selangor-announces-water-cuts-in-472-areas-across-klang-va/2029601|url-status=live}} The Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) published an announcement on the evening refraining people from entering Shah Alam and Klang.{{Cite news|url=https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/755637/public-advised-against-travelling-shah-alam-and-klang|title=Public advised against travelling to Shah Alam and Klang|date=18 December 2021|newspaper=Bernama|via=New Straits Times|access-date=28 December 2021|archive-date=18 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211218122023/https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/755637/public-advised-against-travelling-shah-alam-and-klang|url-status=live}} At Kuala Lumpur, large tracts of Dataran Merdeka, Jalan Masjid India and Kampung Kasipillay were flooded.{{cite news|url=https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/756655/pm-wants-flood-relief-efforts-expedited|title=PM wants flood relief efforts expedited|newspaper=New Straits Times|date=21 December 2021|access-date=2 January 2022|archive-date=2 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220102110232/https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/756655/pm-wants-flood-relief-efforts-expedited|url-status=live}} Flood waters between the main roads connecting the town of Meru and Bukit Raja were measured with a depth of {{convert|2|to|3|m|ft}}. Dozens of residents, who failed to return to their homes in time, were forced to sleep in their cars.{{Cite news|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/18/s039gor-floods-dozens-stranded-in-setia-alam-bandar-bukit-raja-forced-to-sleep-in-their-vehicles|title=S'gor floods: Dozens stranded in Setia Alam, Bandar Bukit Raja, forced to sleep in their vehicles|date=18 December 2021|newspaper=Bernama|via=The Star|access-date=28 December 2021|archive-date=18 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211218124137/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/18/s039gor-floods-dozens-stranded-in-setia-alam-bandar-bukit-raja-forced-to-sleep-in-their-vehicles|url-status=live}}

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The number of flood victims doubled overnight. On 19 December, 6,242 victims were displaced. In a tweet, the Menteri Besar of Selangor welcomed boat owners to assist in relief efforts, which were coordinated by the state government via the Smart Selangor Operations Centre (SSOC).{{Cite news|url=https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/755907/taman-sri-muda-flood-victims-still-waiting-help|title=Taman Sri Muda flood victims still waiting for help|date=19 December 2021|newspaper=New Straits Times|access-date=27 December 2021|archive-date=20 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211220213514/https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/755907/taman-sri-muda-flood-victims-still-waiting-help|url-status=live}} The severity of the situation has caused the state government to approach the Prime Minister, Ismail Sabri Yaakob, and Minister of Defence, Hishamuddin Hussein, for federal intervention and assistance on the evacuation and humanitarian aid for flood victims.{{Cite news|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/18/floods-selangor-seeks-assistance-from-federal-govt|title=Floods: Selangor seeks assistance from Federal Govt|date=18 December 2021|newspaper=New Straits Times|access-date=27 December 2021|archive-date=18 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211218163605/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/18/floods-selangor-seeks-assistance-from-federal-govt|url-status=live}} The federal government, although not expecting the situation at Selangor, mobilised federal resources shortly after. Tenaga Nasional, the only electric utility company in Malaysia, announced power disruptions at 82 areas at Klang.{{Cite news|url=https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2021/12/19/selangor-hit-by-major-floods-federal-govt-mobilises-immediate-aid/2029535|title=Selangor hit by major floods, federal govt mobilises immediate aid (VIDEO)|date=19 December 2021|newspaper=Bernama|via=The Malay Mail|access-date=27 December 2021|archive-date=19 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211219015019/https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2021/12/19/selangor-hit-by-major-floods-federal-govt-mobilises-immediate-aid/2029535|url-status=live}} The number of displaced victims surpassed 15,000 during the day. The number of temporary shelters meanwhile had increased to 108.{{Cite news|url=https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/756068/floods-over-34000-victims-evacuated|title=Floods: Over 34,000 victims evacuated|date=19 December 2021|newspaper=Bernama|via=New Straits Times|access-date=28 December 2021|archive-date=29 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211229072515/https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/756068/floods-over-34000-victims-evacuated|url-status=live}} The first death at the state was reported the same day, when a body was discovered {{convert|350|m|ft}} way from an apartment at Section 22 of Shah Alam.{{Cite news|url=https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2021/12/20/selangor-floods-claim-first-death-man-found-drowned-in-shah-alam/2029734|title=Selangor floods claim first death: Man found drowned in Shah Alam|newspaper=The Malay Mail|access-date=28 December 2021|archive-date=23 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211223022235/https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2021/12/20/selangor-floods-claim-first-death-man-found-drowned-in-shah-alam/2029734|url-status=live}} Videos and images of the discovery went viral across social media networks.{{Cite news|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/20/floods-body-of-drowned-man-found-near-shah-alam-apartment|title=Floods: Body of drowned man found near Shah Alam apartment|newspaper=Bernama|via=The Star|access-date=21 December 2021|archive-date=21 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211221025917/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/20/floods-body-of-drowned-man-found-near-shah-alam-apartment|url-status=live}}

Flood waters began to recede on 20 December.{{Cite news|url=https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2021/12/20/flood-waters-recede-but-recovery-will-be-long/|title=Flood waters recede but recovery will be slow|newspaper=Free Malaysia Today|access-date=28 December 2021|archive-date=20 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211220112918/https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2021/12/20/flood-waters-recede-but-recovery-will-be-long/|url-status=live}} At 4 am, the Selangor State Contingent Police Headquarters announced that 73 roads were closed in the state.{{cite web|url=https://www.astroawani.com/berita-malaysia/five-states-record-rise-flood-victims-73-roads-selangor-closed-337411|title=Five states record rise in flood victims, 73 roads in Selangor closed|date=20 December 2021|access-date=2 January 2022|website=Astro Awani|archive-date=2 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220102100345/https://www.astroawani.com/berita-malaysia/five-states-record-rise-flood-victims-73-roads-selangor-closed-337411|url-status=live}} The number of displaced victims increased to 32,044 in 162 temporary shelters, the peak figure of the state.{{Cite news|url=https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2021/12/20/32000-moved-to-flood-relief-centres-in-selangor/|title=32,000 moved to flood relief centres in Selangor|newspaper=Free Malaysia Today|access-date=28 December 2021|archive-date=20 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211220051643/https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2021/12/20/32000-moved-to-flood-relief-centres-in-selangor/|url-status=live}} Three COVID-19 assessment centres (CAC) in Petaling and Hulu Langat was closed due to the floods. The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) had identified at least 40 different locations that were cleared of fallen trees.{{cite web|url=https://www.astroawani.com/berita-malaysia/selangor-and-pahang-record-increase-flood-victims-337694|title=Selangor and Pahang record increase in flood victims|website=Astro Awani|date=21 December 2021|access-date=2 January 2022|archive-date=2 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220102110231/https://www.astroawani.com/berita-malaysia/selangor-and-pahang-record-increase-flood-victims-337694|url-status=live}} At 8 am on 21 December, there were 30,632 displaced victims, and by 4.30 pm, the figure had dropped to 26,647. Fifteen people were confirmed to have died from the flood.{{Cite news|url=https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2021/12/21/death-toll-from-floods-nationwide-up-to-14/2029967|title=Death toll from floods nationwide up to 14|newspaper=Bernama|via=Malay Mail|access-date=21 December 2021|archive-date=21 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211221025917/https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2021/12/21/death-toll-from-floods-nationwide-up-to-14/2029967|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2021/12/21/police-confirm-nine-people-found-drowned-in-shah-alam-floods-as-at-midnight/2029973|title=Police confirm nine people found drowned in Shah Alam floods as at midnight|newspaper=Malay Mail|first1=Tee|last1=Kenneth|access-date=21 December 2021|archive-date=21 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211221025917/https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2021/12/21/police-confirm-nine-people-found-drowned-in-shah-alam-floods-as-at-midnight/2029973|url-status=live}} The death toll rose to 24 the next day.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bharian.com.my/berita/nasional/2021/12/902756/33-korban-banjir-di-selangor-dan-pahang|title=33 korban banjir di Selangor dan Pahang|newspaper=Bernama|date=22 December 2021|access-date=22 December 2021|archive-date=22 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211222135716/https://www.bharian.com.my/berita/nasional/2021/12/902756/33-korban-banjir-di-selangor-dan-pahang|url-status=live}} An anonymous source had reported to Free Malaysia Today that members of the Armed Forces had involved themselves in rescue efforts without any orders from the NDCC, and that the Selangor state government were reluctant to call for help from the Armed Forces in rescue operations. The reports have since been denied by the state government.{{cite news|url=https://www.dailyexpress.com.my/news/183921/fed-up-with-awaiting-nadma-s-orders-military-rolls-into-flood-relief|title=Fed up with awaiting Nadma's orders, military rolls into flood relief|newspaper=Daily Express|access-date=2 January 2022|date=21 December 2021|archive-date=2 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220102114821/https://www.dailyexpress.com.my/news/183921/fed-up-with-awaiting-nadma-s-orders-military-rolls-into-flood-relief|url-status=live}}

An apartment in Shah Alam was declared unsafe after concerns over the structural integrity of the complex following the floods. Residents were evacuated to relief shelters in accordance with the local authorities.{{Cite web|url=https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/603950|title=Shah Alam Indahria Apartment deemed unsafe after floods, residents evacuated|website=MalaysiaKini|first1=Tong|last1=Geraldine|date=21 December 2021|access-date=21 December 2021|archive-date=21 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211221105311/https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/603950|url-status=live}}

The township of Taman Sri Muda, located at Shah Alam, recorded 14 deaths. The township was entirely flooded and suffered catastrophic damage.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/21/floods-four-more-bodies-found-31-looters-arrested-in-taman-sri-muda|title=Floods: Four more bodies found, 31 looters arrested in Taman Sri Muda|website=The Star|access-date=22 December 2021|archive-date=22 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211222033540/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/21/floods-four-more-bodies-found-31-looters-arrested-in-taman-sri-muda|url-status=live}} 16 pumps were used to expedite the pumping process at Sri Muda.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/21/floods-80-of-water-pumped-out-of-taman-sri-muda-says-abdul-latiff|title=Floods: 80% of water pumped out of Taman Sri Muda, says Abdul Latiff|website=The Star|access-date=22 December 2021|archive-date=22 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211222033607/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/21/floods-80-of-water-pumped-out-of-taman-sri-muda-says-abdul-latiff|url-status=live}}

There was a lack of food for two days at the township, leading to looting at several inundated convenience stores and supermarkets during the afternoon of 20 December.{{Cite web|url=https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/603855|title=48 hours of hunger and desperation drive Sri Muda folks to the limit|website=MalaysiaKini|date=20 December 2021|access-date=23 December 2021|archive-date=22 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211222050511/https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/603855|url-status=live}} Baharudin Mat Taib, Assistant Commissioner of the Shah Alam police chief, confirmed the reports.{{Cite web|url=https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2021/12/20/shah-alam-police-confirm-sri-muda-convenience-stores-and-supermarkets-loote/2029885|title=Shah Alam police confirm Sri Muda convenience stores and supermarkets looted|website=MalayMail|date=20 December 2021 |access-date=21 December 2021|archive-date=21 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211221105259/https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2021/12/20/shah-alam-police-confirm-sri-muda-convenience-stores-and-supermarkets-loote/2029885|url-status=live}} 31 looters were arrested during a break-in. Eight police teams were deployed on 23 December at the area to prevent further break-ins.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/23/floods-cops-deploy-eight-teams-to-prevent-break-ins-at-affected-areas|title=Floods: Cops deploy eight teams to prevent break-ins at affected areas|website=The Star|access-date=23 December 2021|archive-date=24 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211224014627/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/23/floods-cops-deploy-eight-teams-to-prevent-break-ins-at-affected-areas|url-status=live}} The managing director of Mydin, Ameer Ali Mydin, whose stores were involved among the looting, released a statement forgiving all victims who looted his store "out of desperation and hunger".{{Cite web|url=https://waupost.com/mydin-founder-decides-to-forgive-flood-victims-who-looted-his-store-out-of-desperation-hunger/|title=MYDIN founder decides to forgive flood victims who looted his store out of desperation & hunger|website=WauPost|date=21 December 2021|access-date=21 December 2021|archive-date=21 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211221105311/https://waupost.com/mydin-founder-decides-to-forgive-flood-victims-who-looted-his-store-out-of-desperation-hunger/|url-status=live}}

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Floods in Pahang were initially reported in three villages at Kuantan during the late hours of 16 December, although the extent was minor. Floodwaters at the villages receded the following morning.{{cite news|url=https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/755172/flood-relief-centre-opened-kuantan|title=Flood relief centre opened in Kuantan|newspaper=New Straits Times|date=17 December 2021|access-date=2 January 2022|archive-date=2 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220102153557/https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/755172/flood-relief-centre-opened-kuantan|url-status=live}} However, Maran and Raub suffered floods the same day after 48 hours of continuous rain, and by 8 pm almost 200 people were evacuated.{{cite news|url=https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2021/12/17/floods-wreak-havoc-in-several-states/|title=Floods wreak havoc in several states|newspaper=Free Malaysia Today (FMT)|access-date=2 January 2022|date=17 December 2021|archive-date=17 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211217203333/https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2021/12/17/floods-wreak-havoc-in-several-states/|url-status=live}} In Jerantut, three temporary shelters were created when 128 people were evacuated. Roads linking to Kuala Tembeling, Felda Padang Piol, and several other villages were entirely cut off where floodwaters were measured to be {{convert|0.8|m|ft|abbr=on}} deep.{{cite news|url=https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/755544/3-flood-evacuation-centres-opened-jerantut-several-main-routes-closed|title=3 flood evacuation centres opened in Jerantut; several main routes closed|newspaper=New Straits Times|date=18 December 2021|access-date=2 January 2022|archive-date=2 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220102155046/https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/755544/3-flood-evacuation-centres-opened-jerantut-several-main-routes-closed|url-status=live}}

On 19 December, flooding was present in seven districts with 5,189 displaced victims in 116 temporary shelters. 19 rivers had exceeded their danger levels.{{cite news|url=https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2021/12/19/14000-flood-evacuees-nationwide-mostly-in-pahang/|title=14,000 flood evacuees nationwide, mostly in Pahang|newspaper=Free Malaysia Today (FMT)|date=19 December 2021|access-date=2 January 2022|archive-date=19 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211219052849/https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2021/12/19/14000-flood-evacuees-nationwide-mostly-in-pahang/|url-status=live}} By 22 December, 38,086 people were displaced. Storm surges were reported in the state.{{cite web|title=Floods: Total victims drop in four states, several rivers in Pahang still above danger level|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/23/floods-total-victims-drop-in-four-states|access-date=2021-12-23|website=The Star|archive-date=23 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211223041811/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/23/floods-total-victims-drop-in-four-states|url-status=live}}

Pahang reported its first death on 17 December, when a factory operator drowned near a Chinese cemetery at Gambang.{{cite news|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/17/pahang-floods-claim-first-victim|title=Pahang floods claim first victim|newspaper=The Star|agency=Bernama|date=17 December 2021|access-date=2 January 2022|archive-date=2 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220102192653/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/17/pahang-floods-claim-first-victim|url-status=live}}

Only one death has been confirmed, although there may be other unconfirmed deaths.

During the late-night of 18 December, a mudslide at Bentong destroyed a series of chalets.{{cite web|url=https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/603745|title=Three believed swept away by mud flood in Bentong|website=MalaysiKini|access-date=2 January 2022|date=19 December 2021|archive-date=2 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220102153557/https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/603745|url-status=live}} Ten were swept away by the strong currents, and five were killed during the incident.

Heavy rain had persisted over Alor Gajah, Melaka Tengah and Jasin since 17 December.{{cite news|url=https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/755470/flash-floods-alor-gajah-40-victims-evacuated|title=Flash floods in Alor Gajah, 40 victims evacuated|newspaper=New Straits Times|agency=Bernama|access-date=3 January 2022|date=18 December 2021|archive-date=3 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220103072554/https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/755470/flash-floods-alor-gajah-40-victims-evacuated|url-status=live}} The first temporary shelter was opened the following day when 40 people were evacuated amidst floods across several villages.{{cite news|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/18/melaka-selangor-nsembilan-latest-states-hit-by-floods|title=Melaka, Selangor, N.Sembilan, latest states hit by floods|newspaper=The Star|agency=Bernama|date=18 December 2021|access-date=3 January 2022|archive-date=3 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220103075557/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/18/melaka-selangor-nsembilan-latest-states-hit-by-floods|url-status=live}} The rising water levels at Rembau River caused the collapse of the riverbanks near the Berembang River, resulting in floods at Lubok Cina that were {{convert|1.8|m|ft|abbr=on}} deep.{{cite news|url=https://www.bharian.com.my/berita/wilayah/2021/12/901579/tebing-sungai-runtuh-punca-banjir-besar-lubok-cina|title=Tebing sungai runtuh punca banjir besar Lubok Cina|newspaper=Berita Harian|date=20 December 2021|access-date=3 January 2022|archive-date=3 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220103072554/https://www.bharian.com.my/berita/wilayah/2021/12/901579/tebing-sungai-runtuh-punca-banjir-besar-lubok-cina|url-status=live}} It was reported to be the worst floods to hit the region in 50 years.{{cite news|url=https://www.bharian.com.my/berita/nasional/2021/12/900446/banjir-di-lubok-cina-terburuk-dalam-tempoh-50-tahun|title=Banjir di Lubok Cina terburuk dalam tempoh 50 tahun|newspaper=Berita Harian|date=18 December 2021|access-date=3 January 2022|archive-date=3 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220103072552/https://www.bharian.com.my/berita/nasional/2021/12/900446/banjir-di-lubok-cina-terburuk-dalam-tempoh-50-tahun|url-status=live}} At Kuala Linggi, the local tilapia farming industry, situated near the Linggi River, was severely damaged when over 70,000 tilapia newborns were killed as a result of contamination from floodwaters.{{cite news|url=https://www.bharian.com.my/berita/nasional/2021/12/902087/70000-anak-ikan-tilapia-mati-akibat-banjir|title=70,000 anak ikan tilapia mati akibat banjir|newspaper=Berita Harian|date=21 December 2021|access-date=3 January 2022|archive-date=3 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220103072554/https://www.bharian.com.my/berita/nasional/2021/12/902087/70000-anak-ikan-tilapia-mati-akibat-banjir|url-status=live}} There were 465 displaced victims on 21 December.{{cite news|url=https://harakahdaily.net/index.php/2021/12/21/flood-situation-remains-unchanged-in-most-states-this-morning/|title=Flood situation remains unchanged in most states this morning|newspaper=Harakah Daily|date=21 December 2021|access-date=3 January 2022|archive-date=3 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220103072555/https://harakahdaily.net/index.php/2021/12/21/flood-situation-remains-unchanged-in-most-states-this-morning/|url-status=live}} On 23 December, the figure dropped to only 136,{{cite news|url=https://themalaysianreserve.com/2021/12/23/floods-total-victims-drop-in-four-states/|title=Floods: Total victims drop in four states|newspaper=The Malaysian Reserve|agency=Bernama|date=23 December 2021|access-date=3 January 2022|archive-date=3 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220103072552/https://themalaysianreserve.com/2021/12/23/floods-total-victims-drop-in-four-states/|url-status=live}} and 26 on 27 December.{{cite news|url=https://themalaysianreserve.com/2021/12/27/drop-in-number-of-flood-evacuees-in-five-states/|title=Drop in number of flood evacuees in five states|newspaper=The Malaysian Reserve|agency=Bernama|date=27 December 2021|access-date=3 January 2022|archive-date=3 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220103072555/https://themalaysianreserve.com/2021/12/27/drop-in-number-of-flood-evacuees-in-five-states/|url-status=live}} Difficulties in pumping flood waters from affection areas persisted due to high water levels still present in nearby rivers.{{cite news|url=https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2021/12/29/melaka-fire-and-rescue-dept-sungai-kesang-high-water-level-hampers-flood-dr/2031846|title=Melaka Fire and Rescue Dept: Sungai Kesang high water level hampers flood drainage efforts|newspaper=The Malay Mail|agency=Bernama|date=29 December 2021|access-date=3 January 2022|archive-date=3 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220103072553/https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2021/12/29/melaka-fire-and-rescue-dept-sungai-kesang-high-water-level-hampers-flood-dr/2031846|url-status=live}}

Floods in Malacca remained unimproved since 26 December and worsened from the 31st. By 1 January, the number of displaced rose from 96 to 507 in a single day.{{cite news|url=https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2022/01/01/flood-numbers-rise-in-johor-and-melaka/|title=Flood numbers rise in Johor and Melaka|newspaper=Free Malaysia Today|agency=Bernama|date=1 January 2022|access-date=3 January 2022|archive-date=1 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220101141219/https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2022/01/01/flood-numbers-rise-in-johor-and-melaka/|url-status=live}} Eight temporary shelters were set up for the 500 victims. The number surpassed 1,000 on 2 January.{{cite news|url=https://www.utusan.com.my/terkini/2022/01/banjir-di-melaka-terus-kritikal/|title=Banjir di Melaka terus kritikal|newspaper=Utusan Malaysia|agency=Utusan Online|date=2 January 2022|access-date=3 January 2022|archive-date=3 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220103072555/https://www.utusan.com.my/terkini/2022/01/banjir-di-melaka-terus-kritikal/|url-status=live}} The Malacca Drainage and Irrigation Department had reported rainfall levels of {{convert|150|mm|in|abbr=on}} on 1 January at the Malacca River, causing overflows during high tides. This caused the flooding of Morten Village, a popular historical tourist attraction in the city.{{cite news|url=https://www.thesundaily.my/local/floods-in-kampung-morten-due-high-tide-HX8716810|title=Floods in Kampung Morten due high tide|newspaper=The Sun|agency=Bernama|date=2 January 2022|access-date=3 January 2022|archive-date=3 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220103072554/https://www.thesundaily.my/local/floods-in-kampung-morten-due-high-tide-HX8716810|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2022/01/03/melakas-kg-morten-among-areas-worst-hit-by-floods/|title=Melaka's Kg Morten among areas worst hit by floods|newspaper=Free Malaysia Today|date=3 January 2022|access-date=3 January 2022|archive-date=2 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220102234923/https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2022/01/03/melakas-kg-morten-among-areas-worst-hit-by-floods/|url-status=live}} By 3 January, the floods had expanded to 32 areas in the state. The number of evacuees had risen to 2,537.{{cite news|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2022/01/03/floods-number-of-evacuees-in-melaka-now-2537-three-new-relief-centres-opened|title=Floods: Number of evacuees in Melaka now 2,537, three new relief centres opened|newspaper=The Star|access-date=3 January 2022|date=3 January 2022|archive-date=3 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220103040854/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2022/01/03/floods-number-of-evacuees-in-melaka-now-2537-three-new-relief-centres-opened|url-status=live}}

The federal government had channeled RM400,000 (US$95,900) of aid through the NDCC which were distributed by the Malacca state government to 390 households as compassionate aids (known locally as BWI) on 29 December.{{cite news|url=https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2021/12/29/cm-says-390-household-heads-affected-by-floods-in-melaka-receive-compassion/2031848|title=CM says 390 household heads affected by floods in Melaka receive compassionate aid|newspaper=The Malay Mail|agency=Bernama|date=29 December 2021|access-date=3 January 2022|archive-date=3 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220103072709/https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2021/12/29/cm-says-390-household-heads-affected-by-floods-in-melaka-receive-compassion/2031848|url-status=live}}

Negeri Sembilan was hit by floods on 18 December.{{cite news|url=https://www.astroawani.com/berita-malaysia/melaka-selangor-nsembilan-latest-states-hit-floods-336968|title=Melaka, Selangor, N.Sembilan latest states hit by floods|date=18 December 2021|access-date=4 January 2022|newspaper=Astro Awani|agency=Bernama|archive-date=4 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220104082939/https://www.astroawani.com/berita-malaysia/melaka-selangor-nsembilan-latest-states-hit-floods-336968|url-status=live}} 274 people were evacuated from 29 different areas in the initial displacement. They were sheltered at five relief centres.{{cite news|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/18/over-270-flood-victims-moved-to-relief-centres-in-negri-sembilan|title=Over 270 flood victims moved to relief centres in Negri Sembilan|newspaper=The Star|date=18 December 2021|access-date=4 January 2022|archive-date=18 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211218165818/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/18/over-270-flood-victims-moved-to-relief-centres-in-negri-sembilan|url-status=live}} A government clinic at Jelebu could not operate due to floods.{{cite news|url=https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2021/12/20/health-ministry-21-govt-clinics-in-selangor-n.-sembilan-not-operating-due-t/2029928|title=Health Ministry: 21 govt clinics in Selangor, N. Sembilan not operating due to floods, alternatives nearby available|newspaper=The Malay Mail|date=20 December 2021|access-date=4 January 2022|archive-date=21 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211221004042/https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2021/12/20/health-ministry-21-govt-clinics-in-selangor-n.-sembilan-not-operating-due-t/2029928|url-status=live}} The NDCC accounted 68 severely damaged telecommunications towers throughout the state.{{cite news|url=https://www.thesundaily.my/local/floods-68-telecommunication-towers-in-n-sembilan-severely-affected-FG8697340|title=Floods : 68 telecommunication towers in N.Sembilan severely affected|newspaper=The Edge|agency=Bernama|date=26 December 2021|access-date=4 January 2022|archive-date=4 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220104143246/https://www.thesundaily.my/local/floods-68-telecommunication-towers-in-n-sembilan-severely-affected-FG8697340|url-status=live}} Operations in two water treatment plants in Seremban and Jelebu were paralysed after receiving structural damages.{{cite news|url=https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2021/12/22/aiir-n.-sembilan-water-treatment-plants-in-pantai-and-lakai-still-unable-to/2030397|title=Air N. Sembilan: Water treatment plants in Pantai and Lakai still unable to operate due to structural damage following floods|newspaper=The Malay Mail|date=22 December 2021|access-date=4 January 2022|agency=Bernama|archive-date=4 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220104143257/https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2021/12/22/aiir-n.-sembilan-water-treatment-plants-in-pantai-and-lakai-still-unable-to/2030397|url-status=live}} The Negeri Sembilan State Forestry Department had closed down all recreational forests temporarily on 20 December. Landslides were reported in several areas, notably at Kampung Amar Penghulu and Taman Eko Rimba Jeram Toi. According to Maryani Chembeng, the village chief of Kampung Amar Penghulu, it was the worst flood the village had encountered since 1971.{{cite news|url=https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/floods-recreational-forests-negeri-sembilan-closed-temporarily|title=Floods: Recreational forests in Negeri Sembilan closed temporarily|newspaper=The Edge|agency=Bernama|date=20 December 2021|access-date=4 January 2022|archive-date=4 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220104082949/https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/floods-recreational-forests-negeri-sembilan-closed-temporarily|url-status=live}}

The amount of displaced victims increased to 765 people on 21 December in eight temporary shelters.{{cite news|url=https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2021/12/21/floods-most-states-recover-sharp-rise-in-evacuees-in-pahang-negeri-sembilan/|title=Floods: Most states recover, sharp rise in evacuees in Pahang, Negeri Sembilan|newspaper=Free Malaysian Today (FMT)|agency=Bernama|date=21 December 2021|access-date=4 January 2022|archive-date=21 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211221095936/https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2021/12/21/floods-most-states-recover-sharp-rise-in-evacuees-in-pahang-negeri-sembilan/|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://themalaysianreserve.com/2021/12/21/flood-terengganu-recovers-increase-in-pahang-and-n-sembilan-evacuees/|title=Flood: Terengganu recovers; increase in Pahang and N.Sembilan evacuees|newspaper=The Malaysian Reserve|agency=Bernama|date=21 December 2021|access-date=4 January 2022|archive-date=4 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220104143308/https://themalaysianreserve.com/2021/12/21/flood-terengganu-recovers-increase-in-pahang-and-n-sembilan-evacuees/|url-status=live}} The number of victims had risen to 787 people on 24 December.{{cite news|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/24/floods-number-of-evacuees-drop-in-four-states-up-in-negri-sembilan|title=Floods: Number of evacuees drop in four states, up in Negri Sembilan|newspaper=The Star|agency=Bernama|date=24 December 2021|access-date=4 January 2022|archive-date=4 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220104193211/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/24/floods-number-of-evacuees-drop-in-four-states-up-in-negri-sembilan|url-status=live}} The number of displaced people dropped to 82 (27 December) and 43 (28 December).{{cite news|url=https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2021/12/28/number-of-flood-evacuees-drops-to-11306-in-pahang-selangor-kelantan-n.-semb/2031702|title=Number of flood evacuees drops to 11,306 in Pahang, Selangor, Kelantan, N. Sembilan and Melaka|date=28 December 2021|access-date=4 January 2022|newspaper=The Malay Mail|agency=Bernama|archive-date=4 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220104144121/https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2021/12/28/number-of-flood-evacuees-drops-to-11306-in-pahang-selangor-kelantan-n.-semb/2031702|url-status=live}} Heavy continuous rains resumed over the state between 31 December to 1 January, which had drastically worsened the flooding. On 1 January, the amount of displaced victims stood at 1,363 people.{{cite news|url=https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2022/01/01/negeri-sembilan-braces-for-the-worst-as-rivers-swell/|title=Negeri Sembilan braces for the worst as rivers swell|newspaper=Free Malaysia Today|date=1 January 2022|access-date=4 January 2022|archive-date=1 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220101140351/https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2022/01/01/negeri-sembilan-braces-for-the-worst-as-rivers-swell/|url-status=live}} The number of evacuees rose to 1,767 on 2 January.{{cite news|url=https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2022/01/02/number-of-flood-evacuees-climbs-in-southern-states/|title=Number of flood evacuees climbs in southern states|newspaper=Free Malaysia Today|date=2 January 2022|access-date=4 January 2022|archive-date=2 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220102033412/https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2022/01/02/number-of-flood-evacuees-climbs-in-southern-states/|url-status=live}}

The Negeri Sembilan Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation (SWCorp) collected over 1,151 tonnes of waste over a period of 8 days.{{cite news|url=https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/negeri-sembilan-swcorp-scoops-1151-tonnes-postflood-bulk-waste|title=Negeri Sembilan SWCorp scoops up 1,151 tonnes of post-flood bulk waste|newspaper=The Edge|agency=Bernama|date=29 December 2021|access-date=4 January 2022|archive-date=4 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220104143256/https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/negeri-sembilan-swcorp-scoops-1151-tonnes-postflood-bulk-waste|url-status=live}} The Negeri Sembilan state government had allocated RM39.6 million (US$9.46 million) to repair local infrastructure.{{cite news|url=https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2021/12/30/floods-n.-sembilan-govt-allocates-rm39.6m-for-infrastructure-repairs-says-m/2032114|title=Floods: N. Sembilan govt allocates RM39.6m for infrastructure repairs, says MB|newspaper=The Malay Mail|agency=Bernama|date=30 December 2021|access-date=4 January 2022|archive-date=4 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220104143250/https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2021/12/30/floods-n.-sembilan-govt-allocates-rm39.6m-for-infrastructure-repairs-says-m/2032114|url-status=live}}

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Many parts of Sabah started evacuations as rain continued to pour in areas such as Kudat. The number of evacuees increased to approximately 1,161 people (from Kota Marudu, Kudat, Paitan, Beluran, Telupid and Sandakan){{cite news |title=Floods: Evacuations in many parts of Sabah as rain continues to pour |url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2022/01/02/floods-evacuations-in-many-parts-of-sabah-as-rain-continues-to-pour |agency=The Star |work=The Star |access-date=12 January 2022 |archive-date=2 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220102083232/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2022/01/02/floods-evacuations-in-many-parts-of-sabah-as-rain-continues-to-pour |url-status=live }}

According to the report, Kota Belud, Tuaran and Telupid was hit by scattered rainfall.{{cite web |title=Floods: Evacuations in many parts of Sabah as rain continues to pour |url=https://headtopics.com/my/floods-evacuations-in-many-parts-of-sabah-as-rain-continues-to-pour-23172306 |website=Head Topics |date=2 January 2022 |publisher=Head Topics |access-date=12 January 2022 |archive-date=12 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220112041348/https://headtopics.com/my/floods-evacuations-in-many-parts-of-sabah-as-rain-continues-to-pour-23172306 |url-status=live }}

• {{flag|Malaysia}} – The Malaysian government directed 66,015 personnel from the Royal Malaysia Police (RMP or PDRM), Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF or ATM), Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia (JBPA), Malaysia Civil Defence Force (MCDF or APM), Malaysian Public Works Department (JKR), Department of Social Welfare (JKM) and state agencies to aid the rescue efforts in the affected regions. Five hundred volunteers from the Skuad Keluarga Malaysia (SKM) programme were involved in duties related to temporary shelters. 453 vehicles staffed by 2,817 service members from seven agencies were deployed to aid the rescue effort. A special task force has since been formed by the government to tackle issues post-flooding and to prepare for a second wave of floods.{{cite web |title=PM Ismail Sabri: Govt forms special task force for post flood, second wave of flood |url=https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2021/12/26/pm-ismail-sabri-govt-forms-special-task-force-for-post-flood-second-wave-of/2031163 |website=Malay Mail |access-date=26 December 2021 |date=26 December 2021 |archive-date=26 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211226051216/https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2021/12/26/pm-ismail-sabri-govt-forms-special-task-force-for-post-flood-second-wave-of/2031163 |url-status=live }} Utility companies have announced rebates and discounts to assist those affected by the floods. Examples include Tenaga Nasional Berhad's 100-per cent rebate, repairs by car companies, and an increase in aid for the repair of houses.{{cite web |title=PM Ismail Sabri: TNB to give flood victims one-off 100pc power bill rebate |url=https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2021/12/26/pm-ismail-sabri-tnb-to-give-flood-victims-one-off-100pc-power-bill-rebate-f/2031170 |website=Malay Mail |access-date=26 December 2021 |date=26 December 2021 |archive-date=26 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211226052911/https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2021/12/26/pm-ismail-sabri-tnb-to-give-flood-victims-one-off-100pc-power-bill-rebate-f/2031170 |url-status=live }} On 6 January 2022, the Penang state government announced the formation of its natural disaster management unit.{{cite web |last1=N. |first1=Trisha |title=Penang to set up state natural disaster management unit |url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2022/01/06/penang-to-set-up-state-natural-disaster-management-unit |website=The Star |access-date=6 January 2022 |date=6 January 2022 |archive-date=6 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220106155927/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2022/01/06/penang-to-set-up-state-natural-disaster-management-unit |url-status=live }}

• {{flag|Singapore}} – On 21 December 2021, the Singapore Red Cross Society (SRC) pledged humanitarian aid of US$50,000 each for the Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) and the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) in response to the floods in Malaysia and the aftermath of Typhoon Rai at the Philippines.{{Cite news|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-red-cross-donation-malaysia-flood-philippines-typhoon-2391386|title=Singapore Red Cross donates US$100,000 for flood, typhoon relief efforts in Malaysia, Philippines|newspaper=CNA|access-date=21 December 2021|archive-date=21 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211221054538/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-red-cross-donation-malaysia-flood-philippines-typhoon-2391386|url-status=live}} A day later, the Singaporean government announced their decision to contribute a further US$60,000 to support the SRC's public fundraiser, supplementing their donation of US$50,000 to a total of US$90,000.{{cite web |last1=Ganesan |first1=Natasha |title=Singapore contributes US$60,000 for flood and typhoon relief efforts in Malaysia, Philippines |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/typhoon-rai-singapore-red-cross-contribute-donation-malaysia-floods-philippines-2395251 |website=CNA |access-date=23 December 2021 |archive-date=22 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211222221011/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/typhoon-rai-singapore-red-cross-contribute-donation-malaysia-floods-philippines-2395251 |url-status=live}}
• {{flag|United Arab Emirates}} - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its condolences to the victims of the disaster in a statement on 22 December 2021.{{cite news|title=UAE expresses condolences, provides aid to flood victims in M'sia|url=https://www.thesundaily.my/home/uae-expresses-condolences-provides-aid-to-flood-victims-in-m-sia-AG8686121|newspaper=Bernama|via=The Sun Daily|access-date=26 December 2021|archive-date=26 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211226131753/https://www.thesundaily.my/home/uae-expresses-condolences-provides-aid-to-flood-victims-in-m-sia-AG8686121|url-status=live}} The Emirates government and the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) co-directed operations to send humanitarian aid in the form of food and medical supplies to Malaysia, and sent a team of volunteers to review the situation.{{cite news|title=UAE sends humanitarian aid to flood-hit Malaysia|url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/2021/12/22/uae-sends-humanitarian-aid-to-flood-hit-malaysia/|newspaper=The National News|access-date=26 December 2021|archive-date=26 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211226131742/https://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/2021/12/22/uae-sends-humanitarian-aid-to-flood-hit-malaysia/|url-status=live}}
• {{flag|Iran}} - The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) offered search and rescue teams and other assistance towards the relief efforts for the recent floods. In a letter to the MRCS on 24 December 2021, the President of the IRCS, Dr. Pir Hossein Kolivand conveyed his condolences towards the victims affected by the disaster.{{cite news|title=Malaysia floods: Iranian Red Crescent society ready to provide aid|url=https://www.bernama.com/en/general/news_disaster.php?id=2037301|newspaper=Bernama|access-date=24 December 2021|archive-date=24 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211224101952/https://www.bernama.com/en/general/news_disaster.php?id=2037301|url-status=live}}
• {{flag|Brunei}} - Hassanal Bolkiah, the sultan of Brunei, expressed his condolences on 24 December 2021 to the Malaysian government and the Malaysian people over the floods at the region. He also made similar messages to the Philippine government over the destruction caused by Typhoon Rai in the country.{{cite news|title=Brunei sultan sends condolence messages to flood victims in Malaysia and Philippines|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2021/12/24/brunei-sultan-sends-condolence-messages-to-flood-victims-in-malaysia-and-philippines|newspaper=The Star|access-date=26 December 2021|archive-date=26 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211226161657/https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2021/12/24/brunei-sultan-sends-condolence-messages-to-flood-victims-in-malaysia-and-philippines|url-status=live}}
• {{flag|Saudi Arabia}} - Minister of Defence, Hishamuddin Hussein, has revealed on 26 December 2021 that Turki bin Faisal Al Saud, a Saudi Arabian cabinet minister, has expressed intentions from the Saudi Arabian government to contribute to the relief efforts at Malaysia.{{cite news|title=Saudi prince wants to help in flood efforts, says minister|url=https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2021/12/26/saudi-prince-wants-to-help-in-flood-efforts-says-minister/|newspaper=Free Malaysia Today (FMT)|access-date=28 December 2021|archive-date=26 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211226132932/https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2021/12/26/saudi-prince-wants-to-help-in-flood-efforts-says-minister/|url-status=live}}
• {{flag|United States of America}} - In a statement, the American embassy in Malaysia has announced on 30 December 2021 that they have pledged US$100,000 to the MRCS.{{cite web|url=https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/us-donates-rm420000-malaysian-red-crescent-society-flood-relief-efforts|title=US donates RM420,000 to Malaysian Red Crescent Society for flood relief efforts|newspaper=The Edge|agency=Bernama|date=30 December 2021|access-date=2 January 2022|archive-date=2 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220102091901/https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/us-donates-rm420000-malaysian-red-crescent-society-flood-relief-efforts|url-status=live}}
• {{flag|Egypt}} - In a letter to Abdullah of Pahang and Ismail Sabri on 31 December 2021, Egyptian president Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi has expressed his condolences towards the families and victims in the floods.{{cite news|url=https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/759313/egypts-president-extends-condolences-malaysian-flood-victims|title=Egypt's president extends condolences to Malaysian flood victims|newspaper=New Straits Times|agency=Bernama|access-date=2 January 2022|date=31 December 2021|archive-date=2 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220102091848/https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/759313/egypts-president-extends-condolences-malaysian-flood-victims|url-status=live}}

• 15px Apple Inc. – Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple Inc., announced the company intends to contribute to the disaster relief efforts at the Philippines and Malaysia, although the details of the contribution are not specified.{{Cite web|url=https://soyacincau.com/2021/12/22/tim-cook-apple-will-contribute-to-disaster-relief-efforts-in-malaysia-and-the-philippines/|title=Tim Cook: Apple will contribute to disaster relief efforts in Malaysia and the Philippines|website=SoyaCincau|access-date=22 December 2021|archive-date=22 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211222052844/https://soyacincau.com/2021/12/22/tim-cook-apple-will-contribute-to-disaster-relief-efforts-in-malaysia-and-the-philippines/|url-status=live}}

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The Malaysian government was criticised over its lack of immediate response towards relief efforts. There were complaints on social media that the authorities were slow in providing aid, with many victims relying on volunteers for food and basic necessities.{{Cite web|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/malaysia-selangor-flood-volunteers-donations-aid-2393571|title='It's beautiful to see everyone working in harmony': Malaysia volunteers out in force to aid flood victims|website=CNA|access-date=23 December 2021|archive-date=22 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211222112738/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/malaysia-selangor-flood-volunteers-donations-aid-2393571|url-status=live}} Puan Sri Shariffa Sabrina Syed Akil, the president of a local conservation group, cited the slow response as a consequence of ineffective bureaucracy.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/21/floods-malaysians-lament-the-poor-response-to-crisis-in-klang-valley|title=Floods: Malaysians lament the poor response to crisis in Klang Valley|website=The Star|access-date=23 December 2021|archive-date=22 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211222202607/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/21/floods-malaysians-lament-the-poor-response-to-crisis-in-klang-valley|url-status=live}} The Prime Minister of Malaysia, Ismail Sabri Yaakob, publicly acknowledged certain "weaknesses" over the government's response towards the disaster.{{Cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysia-pm-admits-weaknesses-over-flood-response-17-dead-so-far|title=Malaysian PM admits 'weaknesses' over flood response; 17 dead so far|website=The Straits Times|date=21 December 2021|access-date=23 December 2021|archive-date=22 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211222095114/https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysia-pm-admits-weaknesses-over-flood-response-17-dead-so-far|url-status=live}}

A decision involving Azhar Azizan Harun, Speaker of the Dewan Rakyat's refusal to permit members of parliament from the opposition party to discuss recent events related to the floods in the Parliament sparked widespread debate and controversy.{{Cite web|url=https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2021/12/20/mps-lament-speakers-refusal-to-allow-debate-on-floods/|title=MPs lament Speaker's refusal to allow debate on floods|website=Free Malaysia Today (FMT)|access-date=23 December 2021|archive-date=20 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211220154731/https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2021/12/20/mps-lament-speakers-refusal-to-allow-debate-on-floods/|url-status=live}} The move by Azhar was criticised by politicians from both the ruling and opposition parties, with some calling for his resignation.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/22/tok-mat-slams-decision-not-to-debate-floods|title=Tok Mat slams decision not to debate floods|website=The Star|access-date=23 December 2021|archive-date=23 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211223020959/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2021/12/22/tok-mat-slams-decision-not-to-debate-floods|url-status=live}}

In June 2022, 50 residents of Taman Sri Muda in Shah Alam, Selangor, have filed a lawsuit in the Shah Alam High Court against 10 respondents for more than RM3.7 million in compensation over the December 2021 floods.{{Cite web |last=Lim |first=Ida |date=2022-06-27 |title=Group of Taman Sri Muda residents sue Putrajaya, nine others for RM3.7m over massive Dec 2021 floods |url=https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2022/06/27/group-of-taman-sri-muda-residents-sue-putrajaya-nine-others-for-rm37m-over-massive-dec-2021-floods/14468 |access-date=2023-07-06 |website=Malay Mail |language=en}} The 10 respondents are:

1. The director-general of the Natural Disaster Management Agency (Nadma),
2. The minister in the Prime Minister's Department,
3. The director-general of the Malaysian Meteorological Department,
4. The Minister of Environment and Water,
5. The director-general of the Department of Irrigation and Drainage,
6. Shah Alam City Council (Majlis Bandaraya Shah Alam; MBSA),
7. KDEB Waste Management Sdn Bhd,
8. Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB),
9. Selangor state government, and
10. Government of Malaysia

All but two of the respondents, TNB and the Selangor state government, have filed applications to strike out the lawsuit. In July 2023, the Shah Alam High Court dismissed both MBSA's and KDEB's applications to strike out the lawsuit, with Justice Mohd Zaki Abdul Wahab saying that there were issues that needed to be heard at a full trial.{{Cite web |date=6 Jul 2023 |title=Court orders Taman Sri Muda flood negligence trial to proceed |url=https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2023/07/06/court-orders-taman-sri-muda-flood-negligence-trial-to-proceed/ |access-date=6 Jul 2023 |website=Free Malaysia Today}}{{Cite web |last=Lim |first=Ida |date=6 Jul 2023 |title=Shah Alam city council, KDEB fail to strike out Taman Sri Muda residents’ RM3.7m lawsuit over 2021 Selangor floods |url=https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2023/07/06/shah-alam-city-council-kdeb-fail-to-strike-out-taman-sri-muda-residents-rm37m-lawsuit-over-2021-selangor-floods/78260 |access-date=2023-07-06 |website=www.malaymail.com}}

{{See also|Climate change in Malaysia}}

Prior to the floods, scientists and organizations including Renard Siew, climate change advisor to the Centre for Governance and Political Studies,{{cite news| last= Povera| first= Adib| date = 2019-10-24| title = Storms, floods to worsen in Malaysia, warns climate change expert| url = https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/10/532908/storms-floods-worsen-malaysia-warns-climate-change-expert| work = New Straits Times| access-date = 2021-12-22| archive-date = 22 December 2021| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20211222032415/https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/10/532908/storms-floods-worsen-malaysia-warns-climate-change-expert| url-status = live}} and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change{{cite news| last1= Mohtar| first1 = Jamari| last2= Yeo| first2= Amanda| date = 2021-08-21| title= Extreme Weather: Malaysia's Flood Woes To Worsen| url = https://theaseanpost.com/article/extreme-weather-malaysias-flood-woes-worsen| work = The ASEAN Post| access-date= 2021-12-22| archive-date= 22 December 2021| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20211222032414/https://theaseanpost.com/article/extreme-weather-malaysias-flood-woes-worsen| url-status= live}} had warned that extreme weather events would become more common as a consequence of climate change, including heavy rainfall. In an interview with CNA, Renard said that due to climate change, it would be harder for climatologists to predict the weather accurately, citing that the northeast monsoon which usually causes floods on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia has also affected the west coast this time. He also disagreed with the government's claims regarding the 100-year flood, citing that in recent years, the devastating flooding caused by climate change had recently occurred in other regions including Europe, China and the United States. His statement was later echoed by environment lecturer at Universiti Putra Malaysia, Haliza Abdul Rahman, where she added that this flood and the recent floods in Turkey were caused by climate change. She also similarly disagreed that the flood was labelled as a "100-year flood", as similar events could also happen in the future.{{cite news

| last = Yusof| first = Amir| date = 2021-12-21| title = Malaysia's 'once in 100 years' flood exposes reality of climate change, better disaster planning needed: Experts| url = https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/malaysia-once-100-years-flooding-climate-change-disaster-planning-2391316| work = CNA| location = | access-date = 2021-12-22

| archive-date = 22 December 2021| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20211222032414/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/malaysia-once-100-years-flooding-climate-change-disaster-planning-2391316| url-status = live}} In order to mitigate this issue, aside from improving weather monitoring systems, experts and activists have urged action to be taken to reduce the effects of climate change. This includes reducing carbon emissions, encouraging public transport and carpooling as a means of transportation, ending deforestation, and encouraging global cooperation to tackle climate change. Moreover, this could involve reviewing the construction of infrastructure that will be affected by storms, flooding and rising sea levels, and granting international aid to help countries cope with climate change.{{cite news|date= 2021-12-21|title= Ignore impact from climate change at our peril, says green group| url= https://www.msn.com/en-my/news/national/ignore-impact-from-climate-change-at-our-peril-says-green-group/ar-AAS0oOd| work = Free Malaysia Today| access-date = 2021-12-22| archive-date= 22 December 2021| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20211222032413/https://www.msn.com/en-my/news/national/ignore-impact-from-climate-change-at-our-peril-says-green-group/ar-AAS0oOd| url-status = live}}

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