Water levels rise in Shah Alam as 10 families evacuated in Selangor floods


PETALING JAYA: Several parts of Shah Alam are seeing rising water levels following heavy rain on Monday (Nov 24), according to the Shah Alam City Council (MBSA).

In a statement, the council said affected areas include Taman Desa Kemuning in Section 35, Kampung Budiman in Section U14, Kampung Kubu Gajah in Section U17, Giant in Section 13, Taman Sri Lembayung in Section 25, Jalan Opera in Section U2 and Persiaran Jubli Perak in Section 19.

It added that Jalan Mat Raji in Padang Jawa Section 16, Jalan Mantap 25/126 in Section 25, Jalan Sentosa 25/129 in Section 25, Persiaran Budiman in Section 25 and Persiaran Perusahaan in Section 23 were also affected.

"The public is advised to be cautious, use alternative routes and follow instructions from the authorities if evacuation to temporary relief centres is required,” the council said.

The Selangor Fire and Rescue Department, in its update, said 26 victims have been evacuated as of 8am on Monday.

This brings the total evacuated victims to 39 involving 10 families in Dewan Sri Bernam.

It said Sabak Bernam district has been hit by floods while other stations in Sungai Besar, Bestari Jaya, Shah Alam and Bukit Jelutong are monitoring the situation closely.

 

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