Flash floods hit Johor Baru after downpour


  • Nation
  • Tuesday, 19 Feb 2019

JOHOR BARU: A downpour that lasted for about two hours caused flash floods to hit several parts in the city centre here.  

The rain, which started at around 3.15pm Tuesday (Feb 19), caused water levels to increase rapidly at major roads, resulting in traffic congestion.  

Among the affected routes were Jalan Skudai near Danga Bay, Jalan Haji Yaakob near Kampung Mohd Amin, Jalan Kolam Air, and Jalan Tasek Utara.  

A Malaysia Civil Defence Force spokesman said that some of its personnel were stationed at the locations to monitor the situation.  

“About 30 residents living at Kampung Mohd Amin have been affected due to the flash floods.  

“We have relocated about four families comprising 28 people to SK Nong Chik, which we opened as a temporary relief centre," said the spokesman.

 

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