The Economic Impact of Flood in Malaysia

An interactive data-driven view of how floods affect states, sectors, and communities across Malaysia, with a focus on economic losses.

Project Snapshot

  • Focus: Economic loss due to flood events
  • Scope: Malaysian states & key sectors
  • Visualization Tool: Microsoft Power BI

Overview

Floods are among the most frequent and costly natural disasters in Malaysia. Beyond physical damage, they disrupt livelihoods, destroy crops, damage public infrastructure and require significant government spending on relief and reconstruction.

This project brings together flood-related economic loss data into a single interactive dashboard. Users can explore losses by state and year to better understand which regions are most vulnerable and how impacts change over time.

What You Can Explore

Overview of Economic Flood

Get a summary of total flood losses in Malaysia, including which states contribute the most and how the overall impact changes across years.

Economic Flood Indicator

View key indicators such as total loss, flood severity index and the most affected sector to quickly understand the intensity and priority impacts.

Comparative Insight

Compare losses between states to identify patterns, rankings, and the biggest differences across regions and categories.

Prediction

Explore forecasted flood loss trends based on historical data to support early planning and risk-aware decision making.

Ready to Explore the Data?

Use the interactive dashboard to drill down into specific states and years, then read the written analysis for key takeaways.

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