Jalan Kuching hit by flash flood after evening downpour

KUALA LUMPUR: Jalan Kuching was hit by a flash flood following heavy rain on Saturday evening.

 

Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Operations Centre chief Zamani Ismail said the flood was due to the overflow of the nearby Sungai Batu.

 

"However, the rescue squad that arrived at the scene found the flood waters had receded at 6.45pm," he said when contacted.

 

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The rain began at 5pm.

 

Zamani said apart from Jalan Kuching, no floods were reported at other locations.

 

A 38-second video that went viral on social media showed several vehicles stranded along Jalan Kuching due to the flash flood. - Bernama