Flash floods across Klang Valley after downpour


SEVERAL flash flood incidents were reported across the Klang Valley after heavy rain on Monday (Nov 2) afternoon.

Data from the Drainage and Irrigation Department’s (DID) flood information portal showed that rainfall in Seri Kembangan reached 73.5mm, while Taman Mayang in Petaling Jaya recorded 35.5mm.

On the Federal Highway, flash floods in front of Amcorp Mall caused heavy traffic between Jalan Templer and KL Gateway, according to a traffic update posted on social media at 3.27pm.

Traffic on Jalan Bukit Pantai in Bangsar was also slow-moving due to flash floods.

In Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI), Kuala Lumpur, a video shared by netizens showed vehicles moving slowly through floodwaters.

A live video shared by netizens also showed flooding along Jalan Pekan Subang in Shah Alam.

In Kampung Melayu Subang, several roads were flooded after water from Sungai Damansara rose and spilled onto nearby land, according to multiple netizens.

When contacted by StarMetro at 3.20pm, Seri Kembangan New Village chief Eric Hong said roads along Jalan SK 6/1 and Jalan Kuyoh were flooded, with vehicles struggling to get through.

 

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