PETALING JAYA: Several areas in the Klang Valley were reportedly hit by flash floods following heavy rain and thunderstorms on Saturday (Oct 17).
Among the areas affected were Shah Alam, USJ 1, USJ 7, Sunway, Ara Damansara, Summit and the vicinity of Subang Airport.
Videos and photographs of the flooding have also circulated on social media, with residents sharing updates on rising water levels and traffic congestion.
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According to Threads user @aku_padil, floodwaters were approaching a shop in USJ 1, Subang Jaya.
“Banjir bosku air nk masuk kedai… lokasi USJ 1 Subang Jaya”
Meanwhile, Threads user @aneemiess_ shared an account of falling into a drain during the flooding in Sunway.
“Sunway banjir tadi pastu terjatuh longkang, badan basah.”
Another thread user @ainvntinsyaf added that, “For USJ people, plan your route. Banjir and jammed”
In Shah Alam, a thread user, @thebokoson wrote: "Shah Alam banjir kilat. Semoga dipermudahkan ususan pemilik kereta ini." and shared a photo of a compact car with floodwaters up to its undercarriage.
Motorists are advised to exercise caution, plan their routes and avoid driving through flooded roads.
