KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 30 (Xinhua) -- Flooding affecting several states in Malaysia worsened on Saturday with 146,522 people being forced to leave their homes as of 9:00 pm local time.

The worst affected areas are the east coast states of Kelantan and Terengganu, which were evacuated in the former 94,869 and 40,780 in the latter, according to the country's social welfare department.

Flooding in Kelantan state has even seen several flood relief centers being cut off from access by road with authorities using helicopters to deliver food and aid to the centers according to Kelantan police chief Mohd Yusoff Mamat.

Four individuals have been reported dead, including one who was electrocuted at home, with the Energy Commission issuing reminders and advice to the public on electrical safety during floods. Enditem

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