Flood misery for 40 families

Dampened spirits: Retiree Esa Zainol Abidin looking at the residual floodwater in front of her house in Kampung Seri Klebang Tambahan 2.

IPOH: A two-hour downpour has caused flash floods in four low-lying areas near Sungai Klebang here.

The torrential rain, which started at about 4pm on Monday, broke the bunds of the river, affecting at least 40 families in Kampung Seri Klebang Tambahan 2, Kampung Tersusun Klebang Selatan, Kelebang Bayu and Taman Bertuah.