PETALING JAYA: A total of 789 residents from 325 families were affected by flash floods that hit 11 areas around Subang following heavy rain on Monday (Nov 2).
Sungai Buloh OCPD Supt Mohd Hafiz Muhammad Nor said only 30 victims from eight families had been evacuated to the temporary relief centre (PPS) at Dewan Siantan, Kampung Melayu Subang, as of 1pm on Tuesday (Nov 3).
He said the flash floods occurred at about 4pm on Monday following heavy rain in the affected areas.
“Among the affected areas were Jalan Jati in Kampung Melayu Subang, Jalan 4D and Lorong 5D in Kampung Cina, Kampung Baru Subang, as well as Seri Nilam Apartments in Subang Permata.
“Other affected areas included Jalan Merbau in Kampung Baru Subang, Jalan SP 1/8 in Taman Subang Perdana, Jalan Bukit Badak and Jalan Tembusu in Kampung Melayu Subang,” he said in a statement on Tuesday.
Flooding was also reported along Jalan Airport Lama in Kampung Baru Subang, Lot 2800 in Taman Setia Warisan and Jalan Ikhlas in Desa Subang Perantau Dua.
Supt Mohd Hafiz said Kampung Baru Subang police station had received 91 police reports from flood victims as of 1pm on Tuesday.
He advised the public to remain vigilant and keep abreast of the latest developments amid the ongoing Northeast Monsoon.
He also urged the public to obtain accurate and verified information through recognised official platforms to avoid spreading false information.
