Heavy rain triggers flash floods in Cameron Highlands

 Two-hour downpour sends muddy water flowing onto Ringlet main road.

Screenshots from a video showing muddy water rushing down a road in Cameron Highlands.

PETALING JAYA:

 Heavy rain over two hours triggered flash floods in the Habu Heights area of Cameron Highlands this afternoon.

Cameron Highlands police chief Azri Ramli said the downpour began at 2pm, resulting in a flow of muddy water onto the Ringlet main road.

“The runoff from the hilly areas surged onto the main road, causing flash floods. However, the situation remained under control, and the waters receded by about 4pm,” Bernama reported him as saying.

Azri said while no casualties were reported, two police reports had been lodged involving vehicles moved by strong currents.

“The vehicles were pushed forward by the force of the water, and no injuries were reported,” he said.

He said the affected areas had since been cleared and were now safe for all road users. - FMT