SHAH ALAM: More than an hour of continuous heavy rain caused flash floods along roads in the i-City and Section 7 areas here, disrupting traffic movement on Sunday (Nov 15) afternoon.
Posts shared by users on social media showed floodwaters inundating the areas following heavy rain which began at about 1pm.
A user, frhn.jefx, posted a video showing a flooded road near i-City, with several vehicles, particularly motorcycles, forced to stop.
Another user, jacketpotato.sa, also shared information on conditions along the same route, showing several cars making their way through the floodwaters.
Another user, charlie.kilo.maggi, shared footage of flash flooding at 2.46pm along the exit from the i-City area.
"Had to take a detour via the area behind the factories to get out. Hope everyone stays safe," read the post.
Meanwhile, user sashidd, posted a video on the same application showing flooding at a car park in Section 7 and advised the public to abandon plans to visit the area to avoid getting stranded.
Earlier, the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in nine states and the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur until 5pm on Sunday.
In Selangor, the areas expected to be affected are Hulu Selangor, Gombak, Petaling, Kuala Selangor and Hulu Langat. – Bernama
