Flash floods hit roads near i-City, Section 7 Shah Alam

 Heavy rain which began at about 1pm disrupted traffic flow in the affected areas.

Roads near i-City and in Section 7 Shah Alam were flooded following continuous rain this afternoon. (Threads pic)

SHAH ALAM:

More than an hour of continuous heavy rain caused flash floods along roads near i-City and Section 7 here, disrupting traffic flow this afternoon.

Posts shared by users on the Threads application 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 along the stretch.

Another user, jacketpotato.sa, also shared information on conditions along the same route, showing several cars making their way through the floodwaters.

User charlie.kilo.maggi shared footage of flash floods at 2.46pm along the exit from the i-City area.

“Had to take a detour via the area behind the factories (around the Pharmaniaga factory) to get out. Hope everyone stays safe,” the post stated.

Meanwhile, a 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 meteorological department issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in nine states and Kuala Lumpur until 5pm today. - FMT