Distressed Klang residents take to social media over floods

KUALA LUMPUR – The constant downpour since last night has hit Klang badly, damaging or destroying the properties of the residents there.

According to Klang MP Charles Santiago, rainfall reached 700mm, which is significantly above the 215mm expected rainfall for December.

Klang residents took to Facebook to express their distress, with some even using social media platforms to seek urgent help.

“Woke up at 5am for an 8am call time and my client is over 100km away. Klang is flooded, clients are not answering calls and I feel like I’m driving a boat,” @ArishaRozaidee tweeted.

Woke up at 5am for an 8am call time and my client is over 100km away. Klang is flooded, client not answering calls and I feel like I’m driving a boat. pic.twitter.com/nO0WxVwzAc

— ? Arisha Rozaidee ? (@ArishaRozaidee) December 17, 2021

“Flash floods in Klang at 5am, still not reaching home. Sleeping in the car,” @adrianashrmaine tweeted.

Flash flood at Klang 5 am still not reaching home, tidur dalam kereta? pic.twitter.com/qAhK3JROKi

— Adriana Sharmaine ✨ (@adrianashrmaine) December 17, 2021

One netizen even shared a video of his wife’s home in Alam Impian, which shows water above ankle level in their living room.

“Wife updated this to me. She’s somewhere in Alam Impian.

“The water is at this level. Stay safe Klang folks,” @redrun_ tweeted.

Wife updated this to me. She's somewhere in Alam Impian area. Air dah naik sampai level ni dah. Stay safe Klang folks pic.twitter.com/Q4hhrmhuTL

— Eli Rahman ? (@redrun_) December 18, 2021

“View from the balcony of my house.

“May Allah ease everything and protect all Klang residents,” @macchiato tweeted, uploading a photo showing flood waters entering porches of houses.

Santiago has been on the run around his constituency in an attempt to provide assistance to his constituents.

The DAP lawmaker has also been posting updates about the flood situation on social media. Netizens have commented on his Facebook posts seeking urgent help.

“For the first time in history, my parents’ house in Teluk Pulai has flooded.

“Water entered through the kitchen and front door. My family is transferring the furniture upstairs as I write here.

“It has never happened before in my whole life staying here. Imagine those living in lower areas, the conditions are much worse,” Facebook user Eileen Ang commented.

“Can we request funding assistance?

“My house is flooded more than two feet. My sofa, fridge and washing machine are all gone,” Jessica Lee commented. – The Vibes, December 18, 2021