More than 10,900 people have been displaced by severe flooding across seven Malaysian states, raising concerns about the safety of Bangladeshi expatriates living in affected regions, disaster management officials confirmed on Monday.

National Disaster Management Agency reported 11,009 people from 3,839 families affected by torrential rain in Kedah, Kelantan, Penang, Perak, Perlis, Terengganu and Selangor as of 6 am local time. Kelantan, the northeastern state bordering Thailand, recorded the highest number of victims with 8,248 people from 3,022 families seeking shelter, marking a sharp increase from 7,830 people the previous night.

However, no official data has emerged regarding how many Bangladeshi workers and their families have been caught in the disaster. Malaysia hosts a significant Bangladeshi expatriate community, with many working in manufacturing, construction and service sectors across the affected states, particularly in industrial areas of Penang and Selangor.

Sixty temporary relief centres have been opened across the affected states to accommodate displaced families. In Kelantan alone, 33 relief centres are operating across four districts: Kota Bharu, Tumpat, Bachok and Pasir Puteh. Authorities reported no deaths so far despite the widespread impact.

Perlis experienced the most dramatic surge in victims, with numbers jumping to 811 people from 243 families on Monday morning compared to just 114 people from 35 families the previous night. Penang saw its flood victims increase to 242 people from 57 families, prompting authorities to open two additional relief centres at Sekolah Kebangsaan Permatang Pasir and SK Lahar Yooi.

Infopublic Banjir reported Serdang in Gunong Barat Bachok recorded rainfall of 33.5 millimetres within one hour as of 6 am, indicating continued heavy precipitation in the region. According to Infobencana JKM, the situation in Kelantan remains critical with persistent downpours expected.

Selangor has emerged as the latest state affected by floods, adding to the growing list of regions requiring emergency response. However, Kedah and Terengganu witnessed a decline in flood victims, offering some relief amid the broader crisis.

In a separate incident on Sunday, around 400 people were left stranded by a landslide in Wang Kelian village in Perlis caused by continuous rain. State news agency Bernama reported late Sunday that the stranded people were safe and sheltering in a mosque on higher ground, according to a district police official.

Floods are common on Malaysia's eastern coast during the annual monsoon season from October until March, with thousands of people displaced each year. Authorities continue monitoring weather conditions and coordinating relief efforts across affected regions.

Source: Reuters, Anadolu Agency and Malaymail.