KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 -- Continuous heavy rain for more than two hours since 7pm last night triggered flash floods affecting 40 homes across seven villages in Baling district, Kedah.

The affected villages include Kampung Paya, Kampung Siput, Kampung Dusun Ghani, Kampung Banggol Derom, Kampung Haji Abas, and Kampung Lubok Pedati, following the overflow of Sungai Ketil, according to a report in Berita Harian yesterday.

The sudden flooding inundated residential areas, with water levels rising to ankle and, in some places, knee height.

Baling Fire and Rescue Station chief Assistant Fire Superintendent Zulkhairi Mat Tanjil said they received a distress call regarding the incident at 9.38pm in Kampung Kedua.

A team of six firefighters, led ...