Shah Alam hit by flash floods

 

Several areas in Shah Alam were inundated after heavy rain since 4pm. (Facebook pic)

PETALING JAYA: Flash floods have hit several areas in Shah Alam following heavy rain which started at 4pm.

The areas affected include Taman Sri Muda, Section 17, Section 24, Section 32, Section 36, Bukit Naga, Alam Impian and Bukit Jelutong.

Netizens have taken to social media to share videos and pictures of the rising water levels. Some have even reported floodwaters entering their residences.

Twitter user @imyuwa_ advised residents to stay vigilant and gather important belongings in case the situation worsens.

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Another user @_Zchadd said “Shah Alam is down” because of the floods.

Pejuang Shah Alam candidate Rafique Rashid has offered his team’s services on the ground in Sections 17 and 18.

“As of now, the situation in Sections 17 and 24 is under control, the water levels have not risen. The rain is still heavy, stay safe everyone,” he said.

Kota Kemuning assemblyman V Ganabatirau shared on his Facebook page that flash floods have also hit Bukit Kemuning and Bukit Rimau.

Residents and election candidates had been posting updates and pictures of the areas hit by floods on social media.

He added that the irrigation and drainage department (DID) officers have turned on four water pumps at the sluice gates and reservoirs.

National news agency Bernama said several areas in Shah Alam were inundated after two hours of heavy rain.

Meanwhile, DID said several areas in the Peninsula are at risk of flash floods.

In Kuala Lumpur, these areas include PWTC, Jalan Loke Yew, Jalan Pudu, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Masjid Jamek and the Kesas toll.

Meanwhile, Negeri Sembilan districts such as Jelebu, Rembau and Seremban are also at risk. - FMT