It can be said that at the end of almost every year, our country will experience a monsoon season where the distribution of rainfall will increase and, in turn, cause flood disasters in several states.
Nearing the end of 2021, many in Malaysia experienced severe floods, especially in Selangor and Pahang. The horrendous floods claimed lives and displaced thousands of victims who lost their homes and personal vehicles.
Cars damaged by floods
Heavy rains and floods impact property such as houses and vehicles.
If you are on social media, you may have come across photos of stranded flood-damaged vehicles following the recent floods.
In this article, Bjak will share 4 areas to avoid when parking your car during the rainy or flood season to prevent severe damage to your vehicle.
Avoid parking in these areas during the rainy season
Parking by a hillside
Avoid parking your car by a hillside – an area that is right on the edge of a hill. It is quite dangerous to park your car near the area, especially during the rainy or flood season. This is because the ground on the hillside may not be firm and heavy rain may cause landslides and damage your vehicle.
Parking by a beach or river
Avoid parking your car near a beach or river during the rainy season to protect your car from high tides.
When a high tide occurs, it will not only endanger your life but also sweep away and, in turn, damage your vehicle.
Therefore, we advise you to avoid areas near a beach or river during this rainy season, given the risks you may face.
Parking in a low-lying area
Please avoid parking in low-lying areas during the rainy season because the water can rise quickly in just a few minutes.
Unless your vehicle is a four-wheel-drive vehicle, please immediately move your car to a high spot as your car may be submerged in the water in just a short time.
If you find a hilly area nearby, park your vehicle in the area for a while until the weather gets better.
Parking under a tree
Heavy rains may also come with strong winds. As such, avoid parking your car under a tree because there is a possibility that the tree could fall anytime and hit your car.
Find a safer area to park your car for a while, even if the area is a bit out of your sight.
Protect your car with special perils cover
Not parking in the areas mentioned during the rainy season may not guarantee that your car will be safe. However, it is part of the effort to protect your vehicle from any damage or accident.
To avoid losses in the event of car damage due to natural disasters, including floods, protect your car well.
Add special perils cover to your comprehensive insurance policy when you renew your car insurance. With special perils cover, you can make an insurance claim for the damage to your car due to natural disasters. While you will lose your No Claim Discount (NCD) after the claim, you do not have to pay for the damage out of your pocket.
So if your insurance is expiring, renew it online at Bjak, one of Malaysia’s largest car insurance comparison sites, and add special perils cover to your policy. Start by visiting Bjak today to get your car insurance quotes online for free.
